Hawkins v. . House

This was an action for a balance due on a bale of cotton, which the plaintiff alleged had been sold by the defendant for him.

The plaintiff testified that he carried a bale of cotton to the store of the defendant, and informed his Clerk thereof, that he (witness) wanted to make some purchases, when the Clerk replied, "bring it in and get what you want." The witness did so, and bought goods to the amount of $24.40, and received a bill therefor, which was produced, and is as follows:

"Wyatt Hawkins, to H.A. House: To 1 sack salt, $5; 20 lbs. coffee at 30 cts. Credit by one bale of cotton to sell,…