Hill v. Van Duzer

1. The points soughtto be made as to alleged error in admitting testimony were not properly presented.

2. Mere agency to collect a particular claim does not authorize the agent to agree that the proceeds thereof shall be applied to a debt due by his principal.

3. Neither a widow nor her agent, whatever his authority, can lawfully apply the proceeds of a year’s support set apart for the benefit of herself and minor children to the payment of a pre-existing debt due by her individually, in the consideration of which the minors had no interest.

4. Applying the principles laid down in the two…