Shores v. Simanton

The plaintiff seeks to recover the purchase price of a certain steam power automobile, which he claims to have sold to defendant at an agreed price. The defendant, who is engaged in the business of repairing and dealing in automobiles at St. Johnsbury, denied that he purchased the machine, but claimed that he took it for repairs with the understanding that he was to repair and sell it for the plaintiff. This was the principal issue in the case. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant excepts.

The defendant was improved as a witness in his own behalf and on direct examination testified,…