Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers, Inc. v. Naunczek

Opinion by

Montgomery, J.,

This is an action in assumpsit by the Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato Growers, Inc. to recover for advances made by it to cover losses incurred by the defendant Naunezek in the purchase and sale of contracts, or futures for Maine potatoes.

The case was tried before a judge and jury, and a verdict rendered for $4,622, the full amount of the plaintiffs claim. The defendant’s motion for a new trial was overruled and judgment was entered on the verdict. Defendant appeals.

Appellee-plaintiff is a nonprofit corporation formed to assist growers market potatoes. Acting through…