Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court March 15, 1816 (Penniman v. Hartshorn)

Parker, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court. This being a bargain for the sale of goods of more than £ 10 in value, and no earnest money paid, nor any part of the goods delivered, it is obvious, that, unless there was a memorandum in writing signed by the defendants, or for them by some person duly authorized, the contract cannot he enforced by action.