Western Timber Co. v. Kalama River Lumber Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Cowlitz county, MeCredie, J., entered Jun&-23, 1905, upon findings in favor of the defendant, after a trial on the merits before the court without a jury, in an action for specific performance of a contract for the sale of timber.
1Opinion of the CourtCrow, J.
— This action was instituted by the appellant Western Timber Company, a Washington corporation, plaintiff below, against the respondent Kalama Kiver Lumber Company, an Oregon corporation, defendant below, to enforce the specific performance of a contract to sell and convey a large tract of timber land in Cowlitz county, Washington. Some time in the fall of 1904, one Henry Turrish, the principal stockholder of appellant, who; acting as its manager, controlled its business policy although not an officer or director, had an interview at Duluth, Minnesota, with Mark Hessey, president of the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Texas Western Railway Co. v. GentryTexas Supreme Court · 1888
- Engler v. GarrettCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1905
- Argus Co. v. . Mayor, Etc., of AlbanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
- Perry v. PaschalSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Cummins v. BeaversSupreme Court of Virginia · 1904
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by21 opinions
- Flegel v. DowlingOregon Supreme Court · 1909
- Tombari v. GrieppWashington Supreme Court · 1960
- Wright v. SuydamWashington Supreme Court · 1913
- Wright v. Seattle Grocery Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1919
- Jones v. First Nat. BankSupreme Court of Alabama · 1921
16 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.