Supreme Court of Iowa August 1, 1950, 47681 (King Features Syndicate v. Courrier)

MulRONEy, J.

This is a suit for specific performance of a written contract whereby it is alleged plaintiff agreed to furnish leased wire news reports to defendants for broadcasting in Fort Madison. The petition set forth a copy of the contract sued upon and prayed in the alternative for judgment against defendants for damages in the sum of $1918.80 for breach of said contract.