Goodwin v. Bowden

Action for money bad and received. Tbe plaintiff introduced evidence tending to prove that one Ramsdell was indebted to him, that Ramsdell had in the hands of the defendant funds more than sufficient to pay him, that out of these funds Ramsdell ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff, and that the defendant promised so to do.

The defendant introduced evidence tending to prove that Ramsdell afterwards revoked the order and directed him not to pay the plaintiff.

The plaintiff contended, and requested the Court to instruct the jury, that Ramsdell had no power to revoke the order or change the…