Jamison, Semple Co. v. Richard

I think that the evidence of consideration is amply sufficient to sustain the judgment. The plaintiff, according to the testimony produced in its behalf, had a claim against the defendant’s father. Defendant had bought his father’s business. Plaintiff presented its account at the *356father’s place of business. The defendant then stated in effect that he owned the business, but did not owe the bill; nevertheless, he promised to pay the bill if he were given time. Plaintiff did give defendant time, and, though he made some payments on account, he has failed and refused to pay the balance. If this…