Young Men's Christian Assn. v. Caward

This is an ordinary action to recover the balance due on a written pledge or contract in words and figures as follows:

“Building Site Pledge

“3-3-1926 '

“For the purpose of wiping out existing mortgage and interest charges against the Waterloo Y.M.C.A., and in consideration of the pledges of others, I hereby pledge the sum of.............. Dollars (1000.00) payable in three payments as follows: $300.00 April 15, ’26; $300. Jan. 15, ’27; $400.00 July 15, ’27.

“Name A. H. Caward Estate

“Address W. B. Caward, Adm.

“Make checks payable to ‘Board of Trustees, Y.M.C.A.’ $250 paid on July 9, 1927.”

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