Lynn v. Richardson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Linn District Court. — Hon. Milo P. Smith, Judge. ’Action to recover damages for au alleged breach of a contract of sale. Defendant denied that there was any contract, and pleaded some other issues not necessary to be noted at this time. Trial to a jury, verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
The parties are each dentists, and, before the happening of the matters in controversy, defendant was engaged in the practice of his profession at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and plaintiff was likewise engaged at the town of Dysart, in this state. In the early part of November of the year 1909, defendant concluded to dispose of his business, and in some manner learned that plaintiff was a prospective purchaser. Various letters and telegrams passed between the parties, and on November 9, 1909, plaintiff went to Cedar Rapids and looked over defendant’s office and business. Thereupon he, plaintiff, made…
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