Collins v. Phelps

Brainerd, J. The question is, whether, from the facts disclosed in the declaration, it appears that an ac [508] tion of account ought to be brought? These facts ne--cessarily imply that the defendant has an interest; and the proper action is account. * £ Trumbull, J., This action is brought expressly for yoo dollars. If the defendant disclaims all charges, all hires ; if he has- had this sum clear of all claims, per* haps spch evidence is admissible under this declaration. Swift, Pr. J. I should think assumfide in this case would He; but the opinion of the court is, that you can prove nothing but an express promise. The plaintiff’s counsel then offered in evidence an endorsement made by the defendant on a note from Samfi* son and Foster to him in these words ; “ January, 11 s 1803. Received in goods, book debts, and money; six hundred and thirty dollars in part of this note. « E. W. Phelps ” This evidence being objected to, The Court ruled it inadmissible. The plaintiff, failing in any further proof, was Nonsuited.