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3 D.C. 439

Semmes v. Lee

Decided May 15, 1829

Indebitatus assumpsit, 1st, for matters properly chargeable in account, “ as by a particular account thereof, herewith into court exhibited, appears;” but no account was therewith exhibited. 2d. General indebitatus assumpsit for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered. 3d. Quantum meruit for goods, &c. sold and delivered. 4th. The common money counts ; and 5th. Insimul computasset.

Decided 1829-05-15

¶1The Couet (nem. con.) was of opinion that it did not support the count upon insimul computasset, but that it was evidence upon the count for goods sold and delivered, so far as it consisted of charges of that kind; and also (Ceanch, C. J., contra,) that it was evidence upon the first count for matters properly chargeable in account.

CRanch, C. J.,

¶2was of opinion that no evidence could be admitted upon the.first count, because it was an imperfect count, — the matters chargeable in account not being in any manner specified, — no account having been exhibited with the declaration; and that it was not competent for the plaintiff to supply the defect after the jury was sworn.

¶3Moesell, J., was of opinion that the objection to the first count came too late. It ought to have been taken advantage of *440by demurrer ; and that the plea of non assumpsit, being general to all the counts, the objection was to be considered as waived ; and that it was competent to the plaintiff to give, under that count, evidence of any matter properly chargeable in an account. And that to the objection of surprise, for want of notice, it was a sufficient answer to say, that the account now offered in evidence was delivered to the defendant, and remained some time in his possession.

¶4Verdict for the plaintiff. A motion for a new trial was made and overruled; the Court being of opinion that substantial justice had been done.

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