Shepard v. E. L. Rice & Co.

This suit was filed by appellee in the county court of Lubbock county, against the appellants, upon a contract in writing, whereby appellants purchased certain goods, wares, and merchandise from appellee. On the trial of the case, the court instructed the jury to return .a verdict for the plaintiff appellee and judgment was entered upon such verdict as returned.

As stated above, the plaintiff’s suit was based on a written contract or order for,the purchase of merchandise, signed by the defendants. The defendants’ filed answer consisting of general demurrer, general denial, and special plea,…