Union Electric Co. v. Seattle Theatre Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Gordon, J.

Respondent sued to recover the alleged contract price for electric current furnished in lighting a theatre building in the city of Seattle. The complaint in the action alleges that a contract was entered into, which was in form a written proposal upon the part of the respondent accepted by appellant, viz.:

“Seattle, "Wash., May 11th, 1892.

“ Seattle Theatre Company, J. D. Bowman, Eres.:

“Dear Sir—"We will furnish current for 450 16-candle power incandescent lamps, for the term of five years from September 1st, 1892, for $11.75 per night…