Ruettinger v. Schulman

Plaintiff John W. Ruettinger, administrator, brought suit alleging an indebtedness of defendant in the sum of $5,300, evidenced by a written memorandum; upon trial, at the conclusion of plaintiff’s case, the court instructed the jury that as a matter of law plaintiff had not made out a case and instructed a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment on the verdict.

The written memorandum is as follows:

“Chicago, Ills. Dec. 23rd, 1926

“Mr. J. C. Ruettinger,

“Chicago, Ills.

“Dear Sir:

“In connection with the $27,000.00 which you paid me today for my half interest in the Diamond T.…