Penland v. Barrett Co.

Citations

• 109 Kan. 269
• 198 P. 710
• 1921 Kan. LEXIS 121

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Contract — Putting Roof on Schoolhouse — Sufficiency of Petition. The petition alleged facts sufficient to show that a contract had been entered into between the plaintiff and the defendant.</p> <p>2. Same — Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Evidence Properly Overruled. There was sufficient evidence tending to show that a contract had been entered into between the plaintiff and the defendant to warrant the court in overruling the demurrer to the plaintiff’s evidence.</p> <p>3. Same — Contract Made Through Agent — Agent’s Authority — Fact for Jury. There was evidence sufficient to warrant the court in submitting to the jury the question of the agency of third parties to enter into a contract binding the defendant.</p> <p>4. Same — Existence of Contract — Issue of Fact for Jury. There was sufficient evidence to warrant the court in directing the jury to find whether or not there was a contract between the plaintiff and the defendant.</p>