Kenworthy v. Zandt

The ingenuity of man is a never-ending miracle. When put to proper uses, it can split the atom and make travel to the stars a commonplace. And when diverted to such mundane objects as evading the jurisdiction of a court, it can manufacture the disappearing body like that involved here. Although the court’s breath is almost taken away by the roguish charm of defendant’s conduct, the court can still manage to speak a few words in the interest of justice.

To turn to the melodrama: This is an action for $3,644, allegedly lent to defendant by plaintiff for buying into a business to be jointly owned…