Conley v. Hallett & Davis Piano Co.

The Hallett & Davis Piano Company, alleged to be a partnership under the management of three 'named trustees, brought suit against J. D. Conley on a note for $405, dated at Throckmorton, Tex., April 20, 1921, and due four months from date, or on August 20, 1921.

The defendant answered, acknowledging the execution of the note, but further alleged:

“That since the execution of said note the plaintiff has failed to carry out certain contracts this defendant had with plaintiff, which contracts were made and entered into prior to the execution of said note, but which the defendant was depending on…