Mente Co., Inc. v. Westbrook

The appellant is a manufacturer of burlap bags in New Orleans. The appellee, Howell L. West-brook, was formerly engaged in the grain and milling business in Pine Bluff, under the name of Westbrook Grain & Milling Company. The appellee, Helen F. West-brook, is his wife.

In August, 1920, Howell L. Westbrook entered into a written contract with Mente & Company, Inc., for the purchase of 75,000 yards of burlap to be manufactured into bags as ordered by him. As the bags were ordered, they were manufactured and shipped and were to be paid for within ten days. Orders were given and shipments were…