Black River and Utica Railroad Company v. . Clarke

The motion for a nonsuit was made upon the single ground that it was not proved that the plaintiff was a corporation. The subscription book introduced and proved, signed by the defendant, distinctly recites and declares the formation and existence of a corporation organized under the general railroad act, "under the corporate name of the Black River and Utica Railroad Company," and that the articles of association, and the necessary affidavits showing due compliance with the law, had been duly filed. This must be sufficient proof of the corporate character of the plaintiff as against the…