Sudden & Christenson v. Morse
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Chehalis county, Irwin, J., entered October 12, 1908, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action on contract.
1Opinion of the CourtMorris, J.
This was an action upon a dishonored check, given by appellant to respondent, the defense being the failure of respondent to obtain an option for the purchase of a certain steamship, for the use and benefit of the appellant, the check being given for the purpose of obtaining such option, and as a first payment thereunder. It was also contended that, in its negotiations for such option, respondent acted contrary to its agreement with appellant, and with intent to defraud him, and a claim for damages resulting from such fraud was interposed. A reply denying these affirmative allegations was…
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