Russell v. Saffold

Appellee brought this suit against appellant in the justice court, alleging that he had purchased from defendant 31 bales of cotton at an agreed price, which contract was breached by defendant, and that he was compelled to go into the open market and .purchase cotton at the best price obtainable to fulfill the contract. He alleged that his total damages, at the time of the breach and purchase by him on the market, amounted to $325.50. He alleged, however, that at the time his cause of action arose he was indebted, and was,still indebted, to defendant in the sum of $150, for the value of one…