Cannon v. Chadwell

This was a suit for rescission and cancellation of a contract of sale, for breach of the contract; or, in the alternative, for damages for breach of the contract.

Miss Sarah Cannon and Miss Mary D. Claypool purchased from Mrs. W. E. Chadwell a business called the “Woman’s Exchange.” The Exchange operated a retail dry goods store, but did not own a stock of goods. A number of women paid annual dues of $2 each to the Exchange for the privilege of sending articles (usually hand-made, such as clothing, candy, etc.) to be sold, the Exchange receiving a commission on. each sale.

Miss Cannon and Miss…