Molony v. Benners

The opinion of the court was delivered

by Strong, J.

There is no substantial difference between this *234case and Koch v. Howell, 6 W. & S. 350. Books of original entries are admissible to prove work done, or a sale and delivery of goods, from the necessities of trade, and on the principle that the entries are part of the “ res gestee.” Such they are when made contemporaneously with the sale and delivery, or the work performed' being a brief statement of the transaction. They are not evidence of the delivery of goods sold alone, but also of the sale and prices. The general rule is that they must…