Pippen v. R & R Electronic Supply Co.

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Hollis Pippen owned television service “centers” in Cisco and Breckenridge. The Breckenridge store was operated by his manager. R & R Electronic Supply Company, in 1964 and 1965, sold electronic products to Pippen on an open account for merchandise ordered and delivered to both stores. After payment ceased, on October 9, 1965, R & R Electronic Supply Company filed this suit for the balance alleged to be due thereon. The sworn account showed an unpaid balance of $800.00. On the day the trial began, the defendant was permitted to file only a portion of a preferred answer…