Lochte & Cordes v. Gélé

Plaintiffs sue defendant for a balance upon a bill of merchandise sold and delivered. The facts are as follows : One John Gross was for a long period of time owner of certain stalls or' stands, in the Magazine Market of this city, at which he sold coffee, milk and chocolate, and other cooked food. During this time he was a customer of plaintiffs, who were wholesale grocers. On June 3d, 1879, by authentic act, for three thousand dollars, recited as paid cash, said Gross sold out his said coffee stands, and all the trade, custom and patronage connected therewith, to defendant. This price,…