Legal Opinion
Dodge v. Eckert
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 15, 1893PublishedCited by 1 opinion
Appeal from Sullivan county court. Action before a justice of the peace by Dennison I. Dodge against Aaron Eckert for the price of goods sold and delivered. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appealed to the county court. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMayham, P. J.
This action was prosecuted in justice court upon a complaint which alleged:
“That within two years last past, before the commencement of this action, he [plaintiff] sold and delivered to the defendant goods, wares, and merchandise to the value of $70, for which the defendant has never paid; that the defendant obtained credit for said goods by false and fraudulent representations as to his means and ability to pay, which representation was made with intent to defraud the plaintiff,—and demands judgment for $70, and costs.”
The answer is—First, a denial; and, second, a set-off and counterclaim.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Zabriskie v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1855
- Conaughty v. . NicholsNew York Court of Appeals · 1870
- Bedell v. . CarllNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
3Cited by1 opinion
- Booth v. EnglertAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1905