Bill Of Goods

What does Bill Of Goods mean in American Law?

The definition of Bill Of Goods in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A list of items purchased, originally referring for the most part to the checklist of goods used by wholesalers” itinerant salesmen, or “drummers,” when selling to retailers. The expression “He sold me a bill of goods” meaning “He put one over on me” most likely arises from the fasttalking- drummer dramatic situation.