National Pole & Treating Co. v. Gilkey

Plaintiff appealed from an order denying its motion for a new trial.

Because the controlling question is whether the evidence is manifestly contrary to the conclusion a rather extended statement of the facts seems necessary.

On July 7, 1926, a contract in the nature of a lease was made in the name of H. S. Gilkey with the Great Northern Railway Company. It related to a plant to be constructed at Hillyard, Washington, for treating ties, poles, posts, and timber products to delay natural decay. Plaintiff claims that Gilkey, in acquiring the contract, was acting for the Northern Tie & Treating…