Legal Opinion
Elkhorn Consolidated Coal & Coke Co. v. Eaton, Rhodes & Co.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided March 3, 1915PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Appeal from Boyd Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion op the Court by
William Rogers Clay, Commissioner
Affirming.
The Elkhorn Consolidated Coal & Coke Company is a corporation operating a coal mine and coke oven in Pike County. Eaton, Ehodes & Company is a firm of Cincinnati brokers, engaged in the business of handling pig iron, coal, coke, etc., on commission. The product of coke ovens, coal mines and blast furnaces is largely sold through brokers and sales agents. Prior to the completion of its ovens in July, 1911, a representative of Eaton, Ehodes & Company visited the coal company for the purpose of obtaining the privilege of selling…
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