J. R. Watkins Co. v. Hall

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

This is an action on an account for merchandise sold to Kenneth Clarence Hicks (dealer) brought against the defendants H. D. Hall and James Welsh, under the terms of the dealer’s contract, payment of which was guaranteed in writing by Hall and Welsh as Hick’s sureties. The jury’s verdict was in favor of both defendants, and plaintiff has appealed.

Plaintiff, The J. R. Watkins Company, is a corporation engaged in the manufacture of goods and merchandise, primarily for home consumption, which are sold almost exclusively by individual door-to-door salesmen or dealers.

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