Wait v. Homestead Building Ass'n
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Wood County. Suit by Bettie C. Wait, executrix, against the Homestead Building Association, Union Trust & Deposit Company of Parkersburg, receiver, and others. Decree for plaintiff, etc., and the receiver appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Lynch, Judge:
The decree reviewed upon this appeal adjudicated the liability of the estate of J. Henry Fischer to the Union Trust & Deposit Co. of Parkersburg, receiver of the Homestead Building Association, an insolvent corporation organized for the purpose of encouraging industry, frugality and saving, and the acquiring and improving of real estate as and for residences among and by its members and stockholders. Fischer was elected treasurer upon the date of its organization and continued thereafter to act as such agent until March 1, 1904, when he voluntarily severed his official connection…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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