Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co. v. Polhemus

Graves, J:

The circuit court adjudged the plaintiff in error liable to defendants in error in a suit on the common counts for ■ horse keeping and livery hire, and error is alleged.

The company, through, their general agent, E. A. Van Burén, bargained with one Wissler to sell their sewing machines in Washtenaw county and vicinity, on the following understanding: they were to provide him a room in Ann Arbor, a horse and buggy and the machines, and he was to sell the machines and have thirty per cent, commission as compensation. The room and horse and buggy were provided, and machines as needed…