Hunter v. Sanders, Swann & Co.

Sanders, Swann & Co. brought suit in Taylor superior court against J. R Hunter, on an open account for $359.18. The defendant answered, denying any indebtedness to the plaintiffs, and setting up a counter-claim of $915.95, for wlrich he prayed judgment. It appears that the defendant was employed by the plaintiffs as their agent to purchase cotton for them. The plaintiff agreed to furnish the defendant with money necessary to buy the cotton, and to notify him daily of the market price. The defendant was to receive as compensation for his services the difference between the price he should pay…