Lieblein v. George
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Houghton, O’Brien, J. Assumpsit by Edward M. Lieblein against Elias George for goods sold and delivered. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Plaintiff is a wholesaler of groceries in the city of Hancock. Defendant is engaged in the retail grocery trade at Houghton. In January, 1911, defendant was declared a bankrupt upon his own petition. Soon thereafter he went,to plaintiff, with whom he had been dealing for several years, and said to him he thought he could make a good settlement with his creditors if he could secure the money to pay them; that he needed $4,700. He proposed to plaintiff that if he would advance it, or aid him in getting it, he would pay him his claim in full, which amounted to $774.32. Plaintiff consented, and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Nurney v. Fireman's Fund InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Craig v. SeitzMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- McCormick v. SolinskyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1907
- Tinker v. HurstMichigan Supreme Court · 1888