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Plumb v. Curtis
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
33 A. 998 (1895)
- Written by Rich Walter, JD
Facts
Hanford C. Plumb (plaintiff) sued Lewis F. Curtis (defendant) to recover payment for building materials that Simeon Plumb bought on credit, allegedly as Curtis's agent. At trial, Curtis admitted Simeon made past credit purchases on his behalf, but denied Simeon did so on this occasion. To prove his allegation, Plumb testified that he would not have extended credit on this occasion if Simeon bought the materials on his own, because he knew Simeon had poor credit. The jury found for Plumb, and Curtis appealed to the Supreme Court of Errors of Connecticut on the grounds that Plumb's testimony was inadmissible evidence.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Baldwin, J.)
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