Hatch v. Crawford
Supreme Court of Alabama
- Hatch declared, in assumpsit, in the Circuit Court of 'Franklin, against Crawford, on a written agreement, signed by himself and the defendant’s intestate. The cause of action concluded, “ Given under our hands and seals,” and was signed by Hatch and Crawford, the latter immediately under the signature of the first. Following Hatch’s name, there was & seal, but none to Crawford’s. On the plea of gene-tal issue, a verdict was rendered for the defendant.
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- Hatch declared, in assumpsit, in the Circuit Court of 'Franklin, against Crawford, on a written agreement, signed by himself and the defendant’s intestate. The cause of action concluded, “ Given under our hands and seals,” and was signed by Hatch and Crawford, the latter immediately under the signature of the first. Following Hatch’s name, there was & seal, but none to Crawford’s. On the plea of gene-tal issue, a verdict was rendered for the defendant. In the progress of the trial, the Court below, excluded the agreement declared on, from the jury, on the .ground, that the same was a sealed…
1Opinion of the Court
By Mr. Chief-Justice Saeeold
The present plaintiff declared against Mary Crawford, as administratrix of the estate of James Crawford, deceased, in assumpsit. The cause of action is a memorandum of an agreement between said Hatch and James Crawford, the intestate, containing reciprocal stipulations for and against each of the parties, and concludes with these words : “ Given under our hands and seals, this 30th day of September, 1830” — Signed, R. Hatch — James Crawford — one name being placed directly below the other : opposite the name of Hatch, a seal is affixed, which is the only one to the…
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