Clifton v. Ocean County National Bank

Lawrence, C. C. J.

This is a' replevin suit tried before me, without a jury, by consent of the parties, at the Ocean Circuit. The facts are: on March 3d, 1933, plaintiff deposited with the defendant bank for safe keeping a tin box, containing some jewelry, $80 in money, title deeds to certain real estate in the name of his mother, Caroline Clifton, in*683surance policies and other papers. On the deposit being made, the bank gave to plaintiff a receipt of which the following is a copy:

“Ocean County National Bank of Point Pleasant, $3.00 per year. New Jersey Not negotiable.

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