Susong v. McKenna

Susong was a horse trader and proprietor of a sales stable. Barrett was a blacksmith and horseshoer, having a place of business adjoining the stable of Susong. McKenna was a plumber. Susong went to Kentucky to buy stock, and requested Barrett to take a general supervision of his stable and business in his absence. While Susong was absent McKenna went to Susong’s stable for the purpose of purchasing a mule. A negro in charge of the stable directed McKenna to Barrett. Barrett, upon being asked if he was in charge of the stable, replied that he was. McKenna said that his purpose was to buy a…