Catlin v. . Tobias

This is an action for goods sold and delivered to the defendant by Daniel O. Ketchum and Charles H. Cole, who were partners, under the firm of D.O. Ketchum Co. The answer, without denying the sale and delivery of the merchandise, denies any indebtedness for the same. It then proceeds to allege, as a separate defence, a contract between the defendant and D.O. Ketchum Co., for the sale and delivery of certain glassware in quantities and at periods specified in the contract; by which contract Ketchum Co., in the event of their failing to perform, were to forfeit to the defendant two hundred…