General Platers Supply Co. v. Charles F. L'Hommedieu & Sons Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Me Surely

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff, bringing suit for balance due on open account for goods sold and delivered, had a verdict for $5,361.84; from judgment thereon defendant appeals. There- is no substantial dispute as to the items making up plaintiff’s claim. The controverted point concerns a set-off claimed by defendant.

Defendant filed a set-off asserting that plaintiff was a corporation not residing in the State of Illinois, and having no officer or agent in this State on whom service of summons might be had; that it has been selling supplies to…