Union Hay Co. v. Des Moines Flour & Feed Co.

Lees, C.

This action was brought to recover damages for the breach of a contract of sale. The trial court found for plaintiff and defendant appealed from an order denying its motion for a new trial.

The sole question is whether a memorandum of the contract sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the statute of frauds was signed by the defendant.

The sale was made on November 23, 1920. A memorandum, signed by defendant and mailed to plaintiff, was in the following form:

“Contract No. 664.

Date November 23rd, 1920.

Confirmation of Purchase.

To Union Hay Company,

Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“We confirm…