Samuel Freeman Miller

“ The defendants were disinclined to enter upon this course of proceeding, stating that they did not know of any cause for which an attachment could be issued, or which would justify them in seizing the property of their debtor. The plaintiff replied that he would furnish them with cause for such attachment, if they would enter into the arrangement which he proposed; that is to say, that he would show them sufficient reason for the seizing of the property by an attachment. ”

“ The defendants again expressed their doubt about the success of such a course, but said they would like to consult Judge Harris, who lived in Mississippi, and also their counsel, J. M. Allen. Mr. Ware seemed impatient of this delay, as there was danger that somebody else might attach the property, and thus defeat both of their claims; and finally, under his pressure, the notes of T. P. Ware were transferred to the defendant firm, and they gave the instrument upon which this suit is brought. ”

“ The defendants in that case had signed an agreement for the purchase of an interest in an invention, which the evidence showed was executed with the understanding that it should not be a bargain until a certain engineer, who was to be consulted, should approve of the invention. ”