74 P. 210 | Or. | 1903
after stating the facts as above, delivered the opinion of the court.
Counsel for plaintiff offered in evidence a power of attorney executed by him August 13, 1902, the material part of which is as follows :
“Know all men by these presents that I, George A. La Vie, of the State, County and City of New York, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint, Conrad Krebs and-Krebs, of the City of Salem, in the State of Oregon, said Conrad Krebs and-Krebs composing the firm of Krebs Brothers, and doing business under the name of Krebs Brothers, my due and lawful attorneys for me and in my name, place and stead, to institute and carry on all legal proceedings necessary to compel the performance of the written contracts entered into by the said George A. La Vie in the State of Oregon for the purchase or consignment of hops, * * to receive any and all of the said hops when delivered.”
An objection to this instrument on the ground that it was immaterial and irrelevant, and that it therefrom appeared that Conrad Krebs only was appointed agent, having been sustained, an exception was saved. M. W. Krebs appearing as plaintiff’s witness, the following questions