Duncan v. Seeley

Cooley, Ch. J:

■ Seeley brought suit against Duncan to recover the price of certain barley, which he claimed to have sold to Duncan at Pontiac, and forwarded to him at Detroit according to agreement. The dispute between the parties related to the quantity bought, and whether all of that which was forwarded was included in the purchase.

On the trial, the plaintiff, being on the stand, was questioned by his counsel as to the time when he was at the place of the alleged sale .after the sale was made; it being deemed important to show that he was there on a certain day. Plaintiff in reply stated…