Johnston v. Miller

This case involves the interpretation of a contract between plaintiff and defendant. In the fall of 1941, plaintiff inserted an advertisement in a newspaper stating in effect that he had sheep “to put out.” Following negotiations concerning the matter, the parties entered into the following written agreement, which appears as exhibit B to the reply filed in the case:

“October 17, 1941

“On this day and date I, Nelson Johnston let to E. E. Miller (64) Sixty-four sheep, on terms -(3) years to double. And to be returned in yews [ewes] (3) three years old or not more than (5) five years old. The…