Columbia Digger Sand & Gravel Co. v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co.

The history of the controversy is about as follows: Prior to and in 1928, many different corporations, partnerships and individuals were engaged separately in the sand and gravel business in Portland, Oregon. Prior to the contracts several of these corporations united their interests in a general sales plan for the mutual benefit of each associate member, whereby the Central Sand & Gravel Company, called herein the Central Sand, was organized. The constituent members of this organization were Hackett Digger Company, Hawthorne Dock Company, Columbia Truck Company, Pacific Bridge Company,…