Illinois Pure Aluminum Co. v. Blancand

Plaintiff sued for $3,032.46 on an open account. Defendant reconvened for $15,375 as damages for breach of contract. Judgment was for plaintiff as prayed for. Defendant’s reconventional demand was rejected. This appeal is by defendant. Plaintiff, by answer, alleging the appeal to be frivolous, claims damages therefor.

Defendant admits the correctness of the account sued on, but denies any indebtedness *387to plaintiff because of the larger sum which he avers plaintiff owes him. The only issue is on the reconventional demand.

Defendant’s claim for damages is based on an alleged verbal and written…