William M. Lloyd & Co. v. Poythress

ADAMS, J., concurs in result; WALKER J., dissents; CLARK, C. J., concurs in the dissenting opinion. Defendant objected to the introduction of the account and affidavit chiefly upon the ground that the affiant, (182) being treasurer of the plaintiff corporation was disqualified to testify to the matters stated in the affidavit under C.S. 1795. In an action brought by a corporation against the executor or administrator of a deceased person, it has been held with us that an officer and stockholder of the plaintiff corporation is debarred from giving evidence of personal transactions or…