Baird v. Hooker

Hooker sued Baird before a justice of the peace of Cook county, and recovered a judgment for $200 and costs. On appeal to the circuit court, a trial was had before the court and a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the same amount. From this judgment Baird has appealed to this court.

The suit was brought to recover the price of certain paints, etc., delivered by Hooker to Burger & Coon, who at the time were engaged in erecting a house for Baird. Hooker claims that said goods were delivered to Burger & Coon on the credit of Baird, and on his oral agreement…