Palmer v. Graham
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
This was a bill in equity, filed by Palmer v. Graham, in which the complainant set forth, that he had a horse, wagon and harness, and cans for holding camphine oil, an article of merchandise, with which appliances he had for some time,before been in the habit of supplying persons residing in certain parts of Philadelphia, in certain streets, all mentioned in the hill; that in the course of this dealing he had obtained a number of customers, as persons who were in the habit…
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This was a bill in equity, filed by Palmer v. Graham, in which the complainant set forth, that he had a horse, wagon and harness, and cans for holding camphine oil, an article of merchandise, with which appliances he had for some time,before been in the habit of supplying persons residing in certain parts of Philadelphia, in certain streets, all mentioned in the hill; that in the course of this dealing he had obtained a number of customers, as persons who were in the habit regularly of purchasing from him their supply of the article; that by this course of trade, and his attention to the…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
KiNG, President. —
This case comes before us on bill and answer. The facts are few and simple. The plaintiff was the owner of a horse, wagon, and the necessary appliances for supplying cam-phine to persons desirous of purchasing the same. He had commenced and prosecuted the business for some time, and had obtained the custom of various persons living in the southern part of the city, whom he supplied regularly with camphine at their houses. Having established this route, he sold his horse, wagon, and appliances, together with the good-will of the route…
2Cited by1 opinion
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