Cogswell v. Hoguet

The ground on which this writ of error is prosecuted is that there was no evidence before the jury on which to find a verdict. The bill of exceptions recites that the plaintiff introduced the following testimony:

iMr. Brooks: Gentlemen of the jury, this is an action brought by the plaintiff in this case against the defendant for recovery for a bill of goods; I presented the bill to the defendant, and he admitted that he owed it.

The Court: That will do; what is the amount due?

Mr. Brooks: §753.65.

The Court: Gentlemen of the jury, that will be your verdict.

Which was all the evidence offered in…