Chapman v. Roseland Veneer & Package Co.

Plaintiff was in account with defendant company for the purchase of feedstuff, nails, etc., during several months. In his petition he alleges that defendant tendered him a check for $76.80 for an alleged balance due him on the account. He avers that he is charged by defendant with an account previously settled and with double charges for different items referred to in his petition. That by the addition of these improper charges to the amount, which he admits owing defendant, there results a total amount of $319.20 due petitioner by defendant.

The defendant filed an answer in which he avers…