Swift & Co. v. Colvert

Opinion! by

JARMAN, C.

This action was commenced in the district court of Carter county by Swift & Company, fes plaintiff, against George W. Colvert, as defendant, to recover the sum of $1,108.07, balance alleged to be due under a contract for goods furnished. Judgment was rendered for defendant, and plaintiff brings error.

For a defense the defendant pleads a contract of novation. On December 12, 1919, Swift & Company entered into a written contract with George W. Colvert whereby Colvert was to have the exclusive right to handle fertilizer products for Swift & Company at Fort Stockton, Tex.…