Hall & Ruckel v. Johnston, Hill & Co.

This suit was instituted by William H. Hall against A.J. Hill, T.J. Johnston, and L.E. Belcia, comprising the firm of Johnston, Hill Co., appellant alleging that he was doing business under the name of Hall Ruckel. The suit is for a balance alleged to be due on an account for merchandise. The plaintiff dismissed as to the defendant Belcia, and verdict and judgment were rendered in favor of the other defendants. The answer of these defendants is quite voluminous, but its nature will be disclosed as this opinion proceeds.

The testimony shows that after the account in question was created,…