W. Crawford Smith, Inc. v. Watkins

BRADY, Commissioner.

The issue in this case is whether there was sufficient evidence upon which the jury could have found a novation releasing the defendant Watkins from liability to plaintiff. The trial court held the evidence was insufficient and directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff against Watkins. It also directed verdicts in favor of the defendants McCauley and sustained a motion to dismiss as to Carson.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover the amount of $1,715.60 due it as a result of goods sold and services rendered in connection with the funeral of Lucille Watkins, defendant…