Ross v. Pearson

— Tbe claim of tbe defendant in error was founded upon an account for goods, wares and merchandize sold to tbe intestate of tbe plaintiff in error, and money paid for bim ; and tbe first question which is presented irpon the record is, as to tbe admissibility of the evidence tending to show the indebtedness of tbe intestate fop tbe yoke of oxen. This indebtedness did not constitute any item of tbe account filed, and could not, therefore, have been given in evidence to support tbe claim against tbe estate, and bad it been received for that purpose, its admission would have been erroneous. But…