Bérard v. Boagni

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Spencer, J.

Plaintiff sues to recover of defendant $800 and interest from .April 1, 1861, being the amount contributed by certain persons for her benefit and received by defendant “ on deposit and in trust for her.” In ■ the receipt executed by defendant on 1st March, 1861, he acknowledges to have received the amount “ for Madame Uranie Bórard.” It is also ■stated therein that the sum is contributed for the purpose of aiding to build or to buy for her a home, or to rent one for her. It is further recited that her receipt shall suffice for the discharge…