Wilcox v. Young

This case was an action of assumpsit for goods sold and delivered. It was commenced in justice’s court, where the first trial was had, and the plaintiff recovered. On appeal to the circuit, the cause was again tried with a jury, and verdict and judgment again went for the plaintiff. Defendant brings error.

The parties to this suit both live in Quincy, in the county of Branch, and in 1884 were each carrying on the undertaking business; their’places of business .being but a few rods from each other. ‘ The plaintiff desired to sell out his business to the defendant, who was willing to purchase.…