Hughes v. Atkins

Citations

• 41 Ill. 213

Syllabus

<p>Allegations and proofs—of an original and a collateral promise. In an action for goods alleged to have been sold and delivered by the plaintiff to the defendant, if it appears the goods were sold upon the personal promise of the defendant to pay for them, and the credit was given to him, he will be liable, but if the goods were sold to another, then the defendant will not, in such action, be liable, even though he had agreed to be responsible for the payment.</p>