Bonwit, Teller & Co. v. Lovett
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal from Municipal Court, Borough of Manhattan, Twelfth District. Action by Bonwit, Teller & Co. against George E. Lovett. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiffs appeal. Reversed, and new trial ordered.
1Opinion of the CourtGildersleeve, J.
The plaintiffs conduct a department store, as copartners in business under the name and style of Bonwit, Teller & Co., and this firm is a continuation of the former firm of Teller & Co. In June, 1904, the wife of defendant went to Teller & Co. and opened an account. The credit man of Teller & Co. first made inquiries of her concerning her husband’s financial situation, and also ascertained from other stores, where the defendant’s wife had dealt, that her credit, or her husband’s credit, was good. They then opened the account in the name of the wife, and sold and delivered to her goods of the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Wanamaker v. . WeaverNew York Court of Appeals · 1903
- Matter of BrookfieldNew York Court of Appeals · 1903
- Ehrich v. BuckiNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1894
- McLoughlin v. New York Lighterage & Transportation Co.New York Court of Common Pleas · 1894