Legal Opinion
Porter v. Woodruff
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Decided October 15, 1882PublishedCited by 19 opinions
On bill, answer and proofs taken in open court.
1Opinion of the Court
Van Fleet, V. C.
This is a bill by a principal against her agent. The complainant charges the defendant with many acts of misconduct in the course of his agency, some of which constitute gross frauds. The relation of principal and agent was formed between the parties in January, 1873. The complainant’s husband died November 29th, 1872. She was then about sixty-eight years of age, childless, and without experience in business. She lacked both a knowledge of business and an inclination to acquire it. Her husband,- by his will, gave his whole estate to her. His personal eBtate amounted to about…
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- Strong v. StrongNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1944
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- In Re BenderNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1937
- Pelaggi Co. v. Orient Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1930
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