Nichols Grain & Milling Co. v. Jersey Farm Dairy Co.
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
AECHEALD, J., pro tem.
From a judgment rendered against him as principal upon a writing signed by him as agent for one Robert Gardiner, president of defendant Jersey Farm Dairy Company, a corporation, defendant Masters has appealed.
The writing upon which the action is based is in the form of a letter on the stationery of Jersey Farm Dairy Company, addressed to plaintiff, which in effect guarantees “future purchases of Mr. Pete Deghi” from plaintiff for feeding his cows. The letter was signed, “Robert Gardiner, By Geo. Masters”. The original complaint was filed April 29, 1929, against defendant…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Borton v. BarnesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1920
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