Legal Opinion
Preston National Bank v. George T. Smith Middlings Purifier Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 24, 1890PublishedCited by 27 opinions
Appeal from Wayne. (Hosmer, J.) Bill to enforce the assignment of certain accounts. Defendants Emerson and Eldred .appeal. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCahill, J.
The bill in this cause was filed to enforce the following agreement entered into July 10, 1889, by George T. Smith, claiming to act for and on behalf of' the George T. Smith Middlings Purifier Company, and to be authorized as its president and treasurer to execute the same:
“Whereas, The George T. Smith Middlings Purifier Company is indebted to the Preston National Bank on its own paper, and for indorsements on commercial paper, and will hereafter be likewise indebted; and—
“Whereas, The George T. Smith Middlings Purifier Company has on its books not less than three hundred thousand ($300,000)…
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