G. H. Hammond Co. v. Diego Agüeros & Co.

The parties to this suit entered into the following contract :

“Sold to Messrs. Diego Agüeros & Co. of San Juan, fifty (50) cases of pure ‘El Cerdo’ lard, 4/25 pounds, at $39.30 cost, freight and insurance San Juan. Two shipments each fortnight from the shipping point, first shipment as soon as possible. Subject to all risks of land and maritime transportation. — San Juan, P. R., July 26, 1919. — The G. PI. Hammond Co.— (Signed) S. Ramirez & Co., Agents. — D. Agüero & Co.”

In alleged pursuance of this contract the complainants, shipped 25 boxes of lard ou the 23d day of August, 1919. and the…