Hodges v. . Smith

This action was brought to recover damages for deceit and false warranty in the sale of a horse. In his answer the defendant describes himself as "a regular horse and mule dealer, conducting a sales-stable at Greenville, N.C. The following is the plaintiff's version of the facts, as given in his testimony: "I live in Beaufort County, and am a farmer and house carpenter. I know R. L. Smith, the defendant. I went to his stables in December, 1907. He has a large stable at Greenville. I saw Mr. Savage before I saw Mr. Smith. Savage was working with Smith. I told Mr. Savage that I wanted a horse,…