Thompson v. Libbey
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| Thompson v. Libbey | |
| Court | Supreme Court of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Citation | 34 Minn. 374, 26 N.W. 1 (1885) |
| Date decided | 1885 |
Facts
The plaintiff sold logs to the defendant, and they had a written agreement spelling out the terms of the contract in detail.
Issues
Whether the defendant could proffer evidence of oral agreements which contradicted the written contract.
Holding
The court refused a new trial.
Rule
Where a writing is complete on its face and pertains to the whole agreement, it is acknowledged as a full expression of the agreement of the parties.
