Conte v. Busby

Plaintiff sued on a common count for money had and received in the sum of $1,015.20. The cause was tried without a jury. Judgment went for plaintiff against defendant Busby for $145, and for the other defendant for its costs. Plaintiff appeals upon typewritten transcripts.

On April 15, 1929, plaintiff sold to defendant Busby his leasehold interest together with the furnishings and equipment of certain premises to be used as a house of prostitution. In payment Busby gave plaintiff a postdated draft for $1,015.20 drawn in her favor by Wm. Cavalier & Co. upon Logan & Bryan. Plaintiff accepted the…