Conklin v. Leeds

This was an action of trover, brought by appellee in the Macon circuit court, against appellant, to recover the value of one thousand bushels of corn. Appellee testified that Jefferson came to him and purchased the corn at 45 cents per bushel, in his own name, and did not name Conklin at the time. Jefferson, however, testified that he purchased the corn jointly for himself and Conklin, as partners, but did not remember that he said any thing at the time to appellee about appellant’s interest in the contract. Appellant swore that Jefferson was hired by him, and was engaged in purchasing corn…