Austin v. Talk

This is an action brought by Talk to recover of Austin two hundred and forty-two dollars, for hauling two wagon-loads of goods from Lavacca to Belton. Austin answered that, the goods being greatly damaged, when delivered by Talk, a compromise and settlement took place between them in relation to the freight and damage, and that Talk promised to pay Austin forty dollars over and above the amount of the freight for said damages, and that a receipt for the freight was then executed by Talk. It is alleged by Talk that this receipt was procured from him by Austin by fraud and misrepresentation.

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