Allen v. Link
Allen v. Link
Opinion of the Court
delivered the opinion of the court.
On the 27th of October, 1866, defendant in error commenced his action of assumpsit against Allen in the circuit court of Greene county. The declaration was filed the 14th of October, 1867, and is for property sold and delivered, as per account stated, to the value of $1,030.
At the February term, 1873, leave was obtained to file an additional count, which was done at that term. The substance of the additional count is, that the plaintiff had sold and delivered to the defendant
To this count were pleaded the statutes of limitations of three and six years, to which the circuit court sustained demurrer. In this there was error.
The causes of action made by the two counts are entirely different and distinct. The first is for the price of property absolutely sold and delivered at stated prices. The second is for a failure to discharge the duties of an agent or trustee, upon a contract for a fee or .reward, to invest property and money in cotton, to resell the cotton and account for the proceeds.
Reverse the judgment and remand the cause.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Isaac A. Allen v. Ephraim Link
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