Cromwell v. Hughes
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
Appeal from jury term. Action by William Nelson Cromwell, assignee, against John B. Hughes. From an order dismissing the complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Per curiam
The complaint alleges that the plaintiff’s assignors, Decker, Howell & Co., as bankers and brokers, opened an account with the defendant for the purchase and sale upon commission of stocks and similar securities; that as such bankers and brokers they bought various stocks and securities for the defendant upon commission, and expended various sums of money therefor at his request and on his account, and loaned him money from time to time at his request, in such manner and to such extent that on November 11, 1890, there was due to said firm from the defendant on account of such transaction…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Mott v. . Consumers' Ice CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Whitney v. Town of TiconderogaNew York Supreme Court · 1889
- Algase v. Horse Owners' Mutual Indemnity Ass'nNew York Supreme Court · 1894