Legal Opinion
Taylor v. Belton
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 29, 1915No. Docket No. 14PublishedCited by 1 opinion
Error to Cass; Des Voignes, J. Assumpsit in justice’s court by David A. Taylor against Arthur J. Belton and another for the return of the price paid for a horse. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendants appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for plaintiff on a directed verdict. Defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, C. J.
Plaintiff, a farmer, was the owner of a team of light horses. Defendants were dealers in horses. In November, 1913, plaintiff made an arrangement with defendants by the terms of which he turned in his team to defendants at the sum of $200, and purchased from defendants a team for the sum of $300. He states the bargain as follows:
“I went over to the office, and I asked Mr. Belton, I says, ‘Well,’ I says, ‘how are we going to deal?’ ‘Well,’ he says, T will tell you what I will do.’ He says, T will just take your team,’ he says, ‘allow you $200 for it, and I will sell you my team for $300.’ He…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Carmer v. HubbardMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
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