Eastern States Agricultural & Industrial League v. Estate of Vail

This is an appeal from the allowance by commissioners of a claim against the estate of the late Theodore N Vail. The trial was by the court and the plaintiff had judgment on the facts found. The defendant argues on review certain exceptions to the judgment, to the admission of evidence, and to the findings of fact.

The claim in litigation is based on a subscription agreement signed by Mr. Vail and others as contributors to a fund being raised for the use and benefit of the Boys’ and Girls’ Department of the plaintiff hereinafter referred to as’ the League, of which the name was later changed…