Cooley v. King & Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action of deceit. Before Judge Proffitt. City court of Elberton. November 30, 1900.
1Opinion of the CourtLittle, J.
King & Company brought an action of deceit against Cooley, and the trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs. The defendant made a motion for a new trial, which was overruled, and he excepted. The suit was based upon the following letter written by Cooley: “Critic, Ga. Eeb. 10th, 1898. Mr. J. S. King & Co.: I recommend to you Mr. John M. Craft Sr. He is a man of means and is a landholder. He likes your goods and wants to trade with you, because you sell cheaper than he can get it here. He is an honest man and will pay his debts. He is the father of J. M. Craft Jr. Please let him have…
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