Colt v. . Kimball

Action by plaintiff to recover of the defendant the purchase price of a gas-lighting equipment. From a judgment on a verdict for defendant, plaintiff appeals. New trial.

The verdict is as follows:

"Is the defendant indebted to the plaintiff, if so, in what amount? Answer: Nothing."

The plaintiff declared upon a written contract to purchase an acetylene gas-lighting plant for residential use, in the sum of $267.50. The defendant alleged that, on 2 March, 1920, plaintiff's agent promised him that the lighting outfit would be delivered to defendant, on his premises, not later than 60 days from that…