Livermore v. Claridge

Shepley, C. J., orally.

— The plaintiff, being a trader, supplied certain goods, and charged them to the defendants, Sprague & Claridge. These goods are the subject of this controversy. Sprague was defaulted, thus admitting a joint liability. Claridge defends, and denies such liability.

The verdict was for the plaintiff.

Some of the articles were delivered upon orders, drawn by Sprague in the name of Sprague & Claridge. There was evidence tending to show that these articles were purchased by Sprague for his separate use. Certain sums of money had been received from Sprague, which the plaintiff…