McGhee Cotton Co. v. Herrine

Suit was brought for damages for the alleged failure to deliver cotton according to the terms of a writing of which the following is a copy: “I have this day sold to McGhee Cotton Co., Rome, Ga., four (4) B/C average r’s & 6’s at 12 c per same to be delivered at McGhee Cotton Co. Warehouse, Rome, Ga., on or before November 10th, 1909, weight of cotton to be 450 to 500 # per bale.” This writing was signed by Herrine. At the bottom of the writing appeared the word “Accepted,” followed by the signature of the McGhee Cotton Company. The petition alleged the market value of the cotton at the time…