Lefforge v. Rogers

Plaintiff filed a complaint alleging that defendant owed him $3,881.99 for two Zeon signs. Defendant denied generally and asserted that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The case was heard without a jury, and the court decreed that the plaintiff have and recover the $3,881.99, finding inter alia that the parties entered into a verbal agreement whereby the defendant was to assume the liability and obligation of the plaintiff for the signs.

Prior to September 24, 1962, the parties had negotiated for the sale of plaintiff’s business, and a written agreement…