Dunn v. Birmingham Stove & Range Co.

Plaintiff sued for an alleged balance due on the sale of certain stoves and ranges, attaching a verified itemized statement of its alleged account. Defendant answered by unverified general denial, and further alleged that plaintiff was at all times alleged in the petition a foreign corporation doing business in this state without license so to do from the state, and for that reason was not entitled to maintain or prosecute the action.

Plaintiff replied, alleging in substance that defendant was estopped from setting up the latter defense because of having theretofore filed an action in the…