Poor & Co v. Mathis

ROSS, PJ.

It is admitted by plaintiff in error that the petition is drafted in such a manner as to permit of a charge against plaintiff in error either as an agent or dealer.

The answer admits that the plaintiff in error was engaged in the brokerage business, and alleges that the bonds were sold by plaintiff in error to defendant in error.

The record shows that the plaintiff in error professed to be an expert in the class of bonds in question, and gave the defendant in error advice upon what bonds to purchase. This amounted to more than mere seller’s inflation talk. It was the expression of a…