Rockmore v. Cullen & Newman

The suit was on an open account for goods sold. No plea was filed nor appearance made by defendant at the .return term, and judgment was rendered’ against him. . He appealed to a jury, who found for the plaintiffs. By petition for certiorari defendant alleged that the verdict was contrary to law and evidence; and that the court-i erred in refusing to allow him to file his plea, and to-swear to the same or to testify in his own behalf. It appeared from the answer of the justice, that on the trial plaintiff introduced the account sued on (sworn to) and closed; that defendant offered to…