Illinois Supreme Court June 15, 1872 (Illinois Central Railroad v. Cobb, Christy & Co.)

Mr. Chief Justice Lawrence

delivered the opinion of the Court:

During the winter of 1864-5, Cobb, Christy & Co., appellees, were engaged in furnishing corn and oats at Cairo for the use of the army. They made large purchases of these articles ■through one Fallís, along the line of the Illinois Central Railroad. The shipments were made to Cobb, Blaisdell & Co., for account of Cobb, Christy & Co.