Bresnahan v. Nugent

On the 29th of April, 1879, Daniel Nugent, hy bill of sale, transferred all his personal property to his brother Emanuel Nugent, the defendant, and immediately left the State. Daniel was last heard from in September, 1879, and after the lapse of seven years from that time letters of administration were issued to-the plaintiff. James Nugent presented claims, which were allowed against the estate, as follows:

1. A joint note made by James and Daniel Nugent to-John Nugent, dated April 8, 1876, and payable one year from date, for $191, less indorsements.

2. Two notes for $150 and $300,…