J. R. Watkins Co. v. Palmer

This action was instituted originally by J. R. Watkins Company, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against James Palmer, hereinafter referred to as defendant, and others not here involved, to recover a balance on account alleged to be due for goods, wares, and merchandise which had been sold and delivered under the terms of a contract providing for their resale. Defendant answered with a general denial, a specific denial of the execution of the contract, and a plea in abatement. Defendant also filed a cross-petition in which he sought damages for breach of contract by plaintiff in…