Salsbury v. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Iowa Supreme Court
221 N.W.2d 609 (1974)
Relevant factsFree
While raising funds to establish Charles City College, John Salsbury (plaintiff) solicited a pledge from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company (Northwestern Bell) (defendant), which agreed by letter, with no stated qualifications or conditions, to contribute $15,000 over three years. Northwestern Bell failed to pay or otherwise repudiated its promise, Salsbury sued, and the lower court ruled for Salsbury; Northwestern Bell appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a promise to provide a charitable contribution is enforceable by the promisee without evidence of consideration or detrimental reliance.