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Want v. Century Supply Co.
Missouri Court of Appeals
508 S.W.2d 515 (1974)
- Written by Rich Walter, JD
Facts
Albert Want (plaintiff) and Century Supply Company (defendant) agreed that Century Supply would pay Want a commission for every one of Want’s former customers he could induce to do business with Century Supply. Want had spent $3,600 of his own money and brought in $10,000 worth of new business for Century Supply when, seven months later, Century Supply notified Want that it was canceling their principal-agent relationship. Want sued for the commissions he was owed, plus damages for lost future profits. The trial court construed Want’s petition as an action for breach of contract and dismissed the case. Want appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Clemens, J.)
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