Wright v. Shortridge __ 1952 __ Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions __ Virginia Case Law __ Virginia Law __ US Law __ Justia.pdf

The case of Wright v. Shortridge involves a dispute where the plaintiffs contacted the defendant's office to build a house on their lot. They interacted with individuals who represented themselves as agents of the defendant, received a receipt in the defendant's name, and signed a contract with a builder represented as the defendant's builder. Despite these interactions, no work was done on the house, leading to legal action by the plaintiffs to recover the money paid. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that the agent's actions bound the defendant within the apparent scope of authority. The defendant's arguments regarding novation and contract interpretation were dismissed. The document details the interactions, agreements, and lack of progress in building the house, leading to the legal dispute and eventual judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.