FOREWORD ONSIDERABLE legislation has been enacted directly affecting farmers' cooperative associations and many cases involving them have been passed upon by the courts during the last few decades. Through this clarification of the relationships of cooperatives with their members and the general public, much information and experience have been accumulated, which should be of value to cooperatives and those charged with the duty of advising them in their business activities. In this publication more than 1,200 cases, nearly all of which involved cooperative associations, are referred to and the Federal statutes specifically mentioning such associations are discussed. This bulletin represents the third revision by the author of his original publication, first issued in October 1922, as Department Bulletin No. 1106, of the United States Department of Agriculture. While this bulletin is published by the Farm Credit Administration it should be regarded only as representing the conclusions, opinions, and findings of the author. Tomg. Kitts Chief, Cooperative Research and Service Division Page Marketing contracts... When may cooperative marketing contracts be made.. 115 121 121 When marketing contracts become effective.. Signing marketing contracts... Contracts obtained by force or fraud.. Restrictions on association's right to sell... Pooling. Excess advances or payments_ Effect of breach of contract_. 126 129 132 133 When title to products passes to the association... 134 141 142 145 149 |