Biddle v. Philadelphia

Lamberton, J.,

This is a suit upon a warrant of the City of Philadelphia in the principal sum of $8,255.17. The only dispute is in regard to the payment of interest.

*13The warrant was issued on December 3, 1934, and on December 14,1934, was presented for payment, but payment thereof was refused. On July 1, 1936, plaintiff’s warrant was called for payment and was duly presented at the office of the city treasurer, but was not paid because plaintiff demanded interest, as well as principal, and the city was willing only to pay principal.

The case was tried before a judge without a jury, and the trial…