Cornell v. Central Electric Co.

The appellee, a corporation, sued the appellant for $737.42, claimed for electric supplies furnished by it to one Hand, who had contracted with appellant to place electric wires, fixtures and devices in a hotel building then in process of construction by the appellant, and, upon the verdict of a jury, a judgment for the full amount claimed was recovered by appellee.

■ The appellant contends that the alleged promise by him or his agent to pay the debt of Hand to appellee was not sustained by a preponderance of the evidence. The evidence upon that question was conflicting. It is the very essence…