National State Bank v. Ringel

This was an action by the appellee against the appellant, upon the following certificate of deposit, which is averred to have been stolen:

“ National State Bank, Lafayette, Ind., -

“April 12th, 1873.

“John Ringel has deposited in this bank seventeen hundred and fifty dollars, payable to the order of self, in current funds, on the return of this certificate properly indorsed. “$1750. B. Brockenbrough, Cashier.”

It is alleged in the complaint that the certificate of deposit had not been indorsed. There was a trial upon a general denial, and a finding for the plaintiff. A motion for a new trial, a…