Queen City Motor Co. v. Texas Auto Supply Co.

On the Merits.

For convenience, we shall refer to defendant in error as plaintiff, and plaintiffs in error as defendants; that being their attitude in the court below.

Plaintiff sued defendants in the county court at law of Jefferson county, Tex., upon an open account for merchandise properly itemized and verified under article 3712, R. S. Defendants, in their answer, admitted the dealings with plaintiff, as alleged by plaintiff, but alleged that defendant Queen City Motor Company acted as the agent of the plaintiff in handling and selling certain goods, wares, and merchandise, to wit,…