open account

Example Sentences

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"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022

Among other claims that may be proved are judgments, debts founded on an open account, and rents.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

"Has my wife an open account here now?" was the brief response.

From Taken Alive by Roe, Edward Payson

They wish to buy on open account; or to give a note to be paid at maturity, if convenient,—otherwise not.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 40, February, 1861 by Various

As assignee of the original seller of the melting tanks, which were purchased, not on open account but on contract, and the same held delinquent, he has here in this document a writ of replevin.

From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen