Adams v. Sturges

In 1869 appellees filed a bill in chancery, to compel appellants to account for one hundred shares of stock of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust company.

In 1855 appellants were engaged in business in the city of Hew York, and appellees in Ohio.

The stock in controversy was sent in 1855, accompanied by the following letter and power of attorney:

“ Mansfield, July 20, 1855.

Messrs. Adams & Buckinghams.

Gents : We herewith hand your Mr. Brown, Brest’s draft on the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company, H. Y. for $248.94, which please place to our credit, and oblige,

Very respectfully, yours, etc.

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