Comstock v. Horton

(after stating the facts). There is no justification for any criticism of Mr. Townsend. He had been attorney for Mr. Comstock for many years. There was grave danger that the assets of the bank would be dissipated, grave danger that many suits would be started, grave danger that Mr. Com-stock would be called upon to make up a large deficit unless prompt action was taken to conserve the assets. Mrs. Comstock was on the ground, presumably knew the situation, and joined in the request to her husband to wire Mr. Townsend authority to institute the proceedings. This he did. The original bill was…