Thomas Co. v. Baton Rouge Coal & Towing Co.

Plaintiff sued defendant on a balance of account of $1333.91, for lumber purchased by defendant, cash advanced and protest fees on dishonored drafts.

Defendant denied its liability for two cars of lumber charged on the account and also asked for a deduction thereon for freight, unloading, labor, demurrage and storage charges.

The district judge found that the account should be reduced by the sum of $1139.05, and rendered judgment against defendant for a balance of $194.86, from which both parties appeal.

*232The main contention revolves around the claim for two cars of lumber which was rejected by…