Powers v. Planters National Bank & Trust Co.

'Plaintiff instituted bis action against defendant bank for wrongfully leasing and conveying to bim certain property wbicb be alleged bad been used.by one infected with tbe germs of pulmonary tuberculosis, without informing bim of that fact. He alleged that in consequence thereof he contracted tuberculosis and suffered substantial injury to bis health. Defendant was acting as agent for tbe owner in leasing tbe premises, and as administrator in conveying tbe personal property.

Tbe defendant, among other defenses, pleaded tbe statute of limitations. It was therefore incumbent upon tbe plaintiff…