Amsden v. Smith
New York Supreme Court
Exceptions from circuit court. Action by C. Henry Amsden and Frank J. Amsden against Charles E. Smith on a note. A verdict was directed for plaintiffs, and defendant moves for a new trial on exceptions ordered to be heard in the first instance at general term. New trial granted.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
This action was brought to recover upon a promissory note given by the defendant in payment of 20 bushels of Bohemian oats at $15 a bushel, delivered to him by the agents of a corporation by the name of the Bohemian Oat & Cereal Company, of Tpsilanti, Mich., and in consideration of a written agreement of the company to sell for the plaintiffs 40 bushels of oats, the following year, raised from the 20 bushels at $15 a bushel, the company to be paid by defendant 33£ per cent, commissions for selling. The note was dated November 6, 1886, for $300, payable to J. M. Orcutt or bearer, due in 12…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Watson v. BlossomNew York Supreme Court · 1888