Tewksbury v. Spruance

Citations

• 75 Ill. 187

Syllabus

<p>Agency—agent to purchase cannot he seller to himself. An agent or broker employed, to purchase for his principal cannot become the seller without notice to the principal. Therefore, a commission merchant employed to go upon the market and buy for another a given quantity of wheat for cash, is not authorized to turn over to his principal wheat held by him, even if he charges no more than the market price. His interest must not come in conflict with his duty.</p>