Early Foster Co. v. Trueba Bros.

Appellant sued appellees upon two items, one for certain freight charges for transportation of the sugar which was the subject of the contract, and which appellant alleged it was required to pay in order to obtain possession of the sugar, but for which appellees were alleged to be liable under the .contract. This issue was eliminated by the verdict of the jury, and is not in controversy on this appeal.

The other item related to the sum of $902.-48, paid by appellant on account of certain Mexican stamps, which were affixed to the invoice, and which were revenue stamps based upon the purchase…