Good v. Arkin

The plaintiff, doing business in St. Louis, Missouri, sued defendant, engaged in business in Chicago, claiming $182.83 for goods sold and delivered. An item charged in this account of $51.53, it was conceded on the trial, was not received by defendant, which reduced the amount for which plaintiff asked judgment to $137.83. Defendant, while admitting the receipt of goods to amount and value of $137.83, defended on the ground that he discharged the claim by payment to plaintiff’s representative. The trial judge, holding that defendant had sustained his contention of payment, entered a judgment…