Farmer v. Manhattan Savings Institution
New York Supreme Court
Motion for a new trial on exceptions. Action by Ann Farmer, administratrix of Henry Fitzsimmons, deceased, against the Manhattan Savings Institution. There was a verdict and judgment for defendant, and plaintiff’s motion fora new trial on the case and exceptions was ordered to be heard in the first instance at general term.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
On the 12th of February, 1862, one Henry Fitzsimmons, a Catholic priest, a resident of Wilkes Barre, Pa., opened, an account with the defendant. When he opened this account he signed his name to the signature book containing the rules and regulations of the defendant, among which was the following: “The officers and clerks will endeavor to prevent frauds on depositors, but all payments made to any person producing the proper pass-book shall be good and valid payments.” And also the following: “On the decease of any depositor, the amount standing to the credit of the deceased shall be paid to…
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