Buffington v. Turnpike Co.
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Opinion
The tender of a certificate was not a condition precedent to an action for the price of the stock; but it is not easy to see on what principle of evidence the credit in the plaintiff’s own 'book was rejected. It was prima facie evidence of payment: and though it might be rebutted, it was certainly competent- in .the first instance. "
Judgment reversed and .a venire de novo awarded.
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