Jackson Sleigh Co. v. Holmes

This action was brought on the common counts to recover a balance due on account for buggies and sleighs sold by the plaintiff to the defendant in the year 1898. Defense, recoupment for defects in the buggies furnished. Plaintiff recovered, and the defendant brings error.

Three grounds for reversal are urged in this court: First, that the court erred in excluding proof of injury to the defendant’s business, as furnishing a basis for a measure of damages; second, that the court erred in permitting plaintiff’s counsel to show by defendant what the buggies purchased by him were resold for; and,…