Tartar v. Finch

Citations

• 9 Cal. 276

Syllabus

<p>A. kept a ferry across the Sacramento River under a license which had expired. Having lost his boat, he contracted with B. to furnish, rig, and run another, under the license to A., which he was to renew, until the profits should repay B/s advances, with interest. A. neglected to renew his license. B., after waiting four months, applied for and obtained a license in his own name, and ran a ferry under the same. A. brought suit against B. for an accounting and return of ferry. Meld, that A. had failed to carry out his agreement, and could not recover.</p>