Buyers Index Publishing Co. v. American Shoe Polish Co.

Mr. Justice F. A. Smith

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff in error instituted a fourth class case in the Municipal Court of Chicago in the nature of a suit in assumpsit. No formal pleadings were filed, but the statement of claim stated that it was for moneys due for advertising in “The Buyers Index” for one year commencing January, 1907, in accordance with a contract entered into October 3, 1906, and accepted by the plaintiff on October 10, 1906. A copy of the contract was appended to the additional statement of claim filed October 1, 1908, and reads as follows:

“Chicago, Ill., Date,…