Hafer v. McKelvey
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 2, Feb. T., 1903, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lycoming Co., Marcli T., 1902, No. 273, for plaintiff on case stated in suit of John B. Hafer, Administrator of Miles Hafer, deceased v. Angus McKelvey. Case stated to determine the ownership on a promissory note. The facts are set forth in the opinion of the Superior Court.
Read the full summary
Appeal, No. 2, Feb. T., 1903, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lycoming Co., Marcli T., 1902, No. 273, for plaintiff on case stated in suit of John B. Hafer, Administrator of Miles Hafer, deceased v. Angus McKelvey. Case stated to determine the ownership on a promissory note. The facts are set forth in the opinion of the Superior Court. Error assigned was in entering judgment for plaintiff on case stated. cited: Pringle v. Pringle, 59 Pa. 281; Young’s Est., 202 Pa. 431; Com. v. Compton, 137 Pa. 138; Funston v. Twining, 202 Pa. 88; Wagoner’s Est., 174 Pa. 558; Madiera’s App., 17 W. N. C.…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Orlady, J.,
From the case stated it appears that Miles Hafer became a boarder in the defendant’s boarding house on October 1, 1901, and remained there as such until October 19, 1901. On October 18, after having paid the defendant in full, he exhibited to her a note, of which the following is a copy:
“ Williamsport, June 3,1901.
“ One year after date, I promise to pay to Miles Hafer Two Hundred and Thirty Dollars, for value received, at five per cent interest.
“ H. S. Brownwell.”
and stated that he was going with his father, Thomas Hafer, to Kittanning, Pa., and would leave his trunk and…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Estate of SmithPennsylvania Orphans' Court, Philadelphia County · 1891
- Commonwealth v. CromptonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1890
- Hani v. Germania Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1900
- Whitesides v. RussellSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1844
- Diehl v. IhrieSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1838
11 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by13 opinions
- Henes v. McGovernSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1934
- Connell's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1925
- Brown's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
- Pospishil v. KempNebraska Supreme Court · 1945
- Estate of Michael DiskinSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1932
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.