J. E. Pinkham Lumber Co. v. C. W. Griffin Co.

Suit by appellant against appellee to recover damages resulting from a breach of contract for the sale of a carload of red cedar shingles. There was verdict and judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

The Transfer Lumber & Shingle Company, in the state of New York, was sales agent for the plaintiff, a corporation, with its principal place of business in the state of AYashington. The Transfer Company (to so designate the agent) mailed out, on August 19, 1920, certain circulars quoting prices of red cedar shingles of certain grades — one of which circulars was received by defendant C. W.…