Birkeland v. Clearwater Concentrating Co.

Appellant, Clearwater Concentrating Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington, was doing business in Idaho in full compliance with the state laws. C. G. Hage and C. H. Netheway were president and secretary, respectively, of the company. The Union Iron Works of Spokane, (hereinafter referred to as the Iron Works) was a corporation organized under the laws of Washington, with F. D. Williamson as its sales manager. Respondent, Gunder Birkeland, was a builder, also engaged in the investment business, took mortgages and bought real estate contracts.

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