Sloan v. New York, Woodhaven & Rockaway R. R.

On the first day of February, 1881, the plaintiff was the owner of 110 shares of the “ New York, Woodhaven and Rockaway Car Trust.” On that day $1,650 interest thereon became due, $1,375 were paid on account, leaving $275 due. In August, 1881, the plaintiff transferred said shares to Job Jackson for value, and none of the same have been held or owned by the plaintiff since that date. The present action was commenced in December, 1883, to recover the aforesaid $275. Upon these conceded facts, and without considering the other questions raised by the defendant, I hold as matter of law: I. That…