Mix v. Cowles

I cannot concur in this opinion of my brethren. It is with great diffidence that I dissent. Nor would I give my views in detail, did I not believe that a dangerous precedent is about to be established. Unless I am mistaken in the features of this case, it cannot be reconciled with numerous adjudications of this court.

Brown, the mortgagor, carrying on business in Meriden, wished to purchase goods in New-Haven, as he might need, from time to time. The plaintiffs expressed a willingness to open an account with him, but as they doubted his credit, and the account might run indefinitely, he was to…