Smythe v. Inhabitants of New Providence Tp.
District Court, D. New Jersey
At Faw. Actions by Roland M. Smythe and by Elinor G. Sammis against the Inhabitants of the Township of New Providence. On demurrers to twelfth, thirteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth pleas in the Smythe suit, and to twelfth, thirteenth, and sixteenth pleas in the Sammis suit.
1Opinion of the Court
HAIGHT, District Judge.
The main questions raised by the demurrers are: (1) Whether any of the provisions of the New Jersey statute of limitations (3 Comp. Slat. p. 3162 et seq.) are applicable to these suits; and (2) if so, whether it is the first or the sixth section thereof, or both. In reaching a solution of these, certain subsidiary questions arise, which will appear as they are hereafter discussed.
[ 1 ] 1. As it is sought to recover both the amount due on the bonds and the coupons attached thereto, a primary question arises — whether the statute of limitations affects the suits, so far…
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