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24 F. Cas. 136

Trask v. Duval

U.S. District Court

Decided April 15, 1821

U.S. District Court · decided 1821-04-15

This was an action brought by the owners of the ship Ann, to recover the freight due for certain goods belonging to Mr. Coucier, and delivered upon the promise of the defendant to pay the freight.

Decided 1821-04-15

WASHINGTON, Circuit Justice.

¶1The promise stated in the declaration is absolute, to pay when the goods should be delivered, and the amount of freight ascertained. The promise proved is conditional, to pay the freight, if Coucier, the owner of the goods, did not. In the one case, there was no necessity to demand payment of Coucier before the defendant’s liability would arise; in the other, such demand was essential. The variance therefore is substantial, and the plaintiffs ought to be called. Nonsuit.

¶2On motion the nonsuit was set aside, and leave given to amend, on paying costs.

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