National Refining Co. v. Miller
South Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Hand county. Hon. H. G-. Fuller, Judge. Action for the recovery of damages for breach of contract. Verdict and judgment for defendants. Plaintiff appeals. The making of the written contract rendered incompetent all evidence as to any oral contracts accompanying it. § 3545, Comp.
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Appeal from circuit court, Hand county. Hon. H. G-. Fuller, Judge. Action for the recovery of damages for breach of contract. Verdict and judgment for defendants. Plaintiff appeals. The making of the written contract rendered incompetent all evidence as to any oral contracts accompanying it. § 3545, Comp. Laws; Thompson v. McKee, 5 Dak. 172; Plow Co. v. Gilbert, 3 Dak. 239, 119 U. S. 491; Chemical Co, v. Howard, 23 N. E. 317; Miller v. Edgerton, 15 Pac. 894;' Gordon v. Neiman, 23 N. E. 454; Dent v. Bird, 67 Cal. 652; Johnson v. Powers, Id. 179; Fuel Co. v. Bruns, 45 N. W. 699. The delivery of…
1Opinion of the CourtBennett, J.
In the court below plaintiff sought to recover upon the following instrument: “Miller, D. T., 1—6—1887. The National Refining Co., Cleveland, O.: Please ship us at once on R. R. 10 bbl. P. W. oil, at 12 per gal.; 20 bbl. W. W. oil, at 13-J- per gal.; 30 bbl. H. L. oil, at 14 per gal.; *551* * * F. O. B. Cleveland, Ohio. Time sixty days. This order is taken with the understanding that it is positive, and not subject to change or countermand, unless so specified herein. Any agreement not stated on this order will not be recognized. The quantity of oil is guaranteed.--Remarks: Less freight,…
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