Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Co. v. Nunn

This is an action on an open account which was tried to the court, both parties waiving a jury. The controversy arises from the following facts: Defendant was superintendent of Eufaula High School from 1925 to 1935, with the exception of the school year 1929-30. During this period, he purchased goods from plaintiff,placing the orders in the name of “E. S. Nunn” and “E. S. Nunn, Superintendent,” and approving orders placed by his subordinates in the same manner. No appropriation of school district funds for the purchase of such goods ever existed. There existed, however, a “Students Activity…