Isaac v. Gerretson Co.

The following opinion was filed December 5, 1922:

Crownhart, J.

This case presents questions of fact, very largely, rather than questions of law. The court found the facts favorable to the plaintiff, and his findings must be sustained unless we can say that such findings are against the great weight or clear preponderance of the evidence.

The first question is to determine the intent of the parties in making the contract. The contract was oral and quite indefinite. It must be interpreted to some extent from the surrounding facts and circumstances. Prior to making the contract both parties had…