Legal Opinion
Davis v. Old Colony Railroad
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided June 28, 1881PublishedCited by 139 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGray, C. J.
These actions are brought upon an agreement, signed by the Old Colony Railroad Company in the sum of $6000, and by the Smith American Organ Company in the sum of $5000, and by other corporations, partnerships and individuals in various sums, amounting in all to more than $200,000.
The agreement is in these words: “ Boston, January 23,1872. We the undersigned subscribers hereby agree, each with the other, that we will contribute towards any deficiency (should there be one) that may arise towards defraying the expenses of the World’s Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival, to be held…
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