Agens v. Agens

Van Fleet, V. C.

Though several grounds of action are set forth- in the bill! itt this case, the only evidence produced by the complainant on the hearing in support of them is such as is found in a mutilated writing. This writing, before its mutilation and when in- its-original state, contained these words:

“ §29,536.96-100. Newark N. J., May 29th, 1877.

“ Due Thos. Agens Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Thinty Siis 96-100 Dollars for cash deposited in trust with mé Fredfc. G. Agens,”

*567But when it was put in evidence the last four letters of the defendant’s signature had been torn from it, so…