Evening journal., 1919-05-19
LOST STOCK He
THOUGHT NO GOOD
Francis Afterwards Learned
1t Was Worth $l2
a Share
WANTS co. TO ISSUE
NEW CERTIFICATE

Arguments in several cases were
heard by Judges Rice and Helsel in
Superior Court this morning.
Application was made by Leonard r
Wales. counsel for Nathaniel L. Fran
els, OF Marblehead, Mass. for the is
suance Of stock certificate for 500
shares Of the Elliott-Flsher Co. by
the company. 10 replace a certificate
lost by Mr.. Francis.
The certificate was secured by Mr..
Francis in 1918 and as he thought It
had no value 10 was neglected. Several
months ago when 10 was learned that
10 had a value OF about $40 per share,
the loss OF the certificate was discov-
cred.
The Elliott-Flsher Company was
represented by John Pearce Cam. The
bylaws OF the company provide for
a bond double the par value OF the
stock. whlch.ls 500 per share, to pro-
tect the company In case OF the dis
covery OF the original certificate.
The court Will consider the proper
amount for the bond. The code con-
tains specific provision that bonds shall
be double the value OF the stock.
In the appealed case OF George NJ.
DickersoD, defendant below, vs.. The
State Of Delaware, plaintiff below, the
court affirmed judgement Of the NUM-
cipal Court. James Salisbury repre-
sented Dickerson.
In the case Of Richard II. Catlin,
represented by Reuben Satterthwaite,
Jr., and the Oak Grove Co, represent
cd by David J. Reinhardt, argument OF
some length was heard. This suit arose
over commission alleged 10 be due Cat
lin for services in selling some prop
erty for the Oak Grove Co. The de-
PENDANT alleges mat Catlln Is not a
legal real estate dealer. on the appli-
cation OF Mr.. Satterthwaiie, the de-
murrer was Withdrawn. This case will
be heard In the Civil suits next week.
The case Of use Of Charles w. JEFF
lerson. the State OF Delaware vs.. Harry
]. Stidham and United States Fidelity
and Guarantee Co., was next heard. This
suit was brought on the ground that
Harry j. Stldham while sheriff failed 10
make levy on all property Of James l..
Padley and thereby causing loss TO the
plaintiff. Decision was reserved by the
court.
In the case Of Saunders C. Dillon vs..
Philadelphia and Reading r. r. Co. and
Clarence NJ. BeadenkOpf VS.. Philadelphia
and Reading r. r. Co., the court over
ruled tho demurrer, with the excep-
ton Of the last count which was sus-
tanned by the court. Aaron Finger rep
resented the plaintiff while John w.
Huxley, Jr., represented the defendant.
The two actions arose over two auto
mobiles running into a freight car at
Third street, In Chester, the plaintiffs
council in the allegations maintaining
that the freight car was left on the
railroad siding and although operating
the automobiles slowly and carefully.
The automobiles crashed into the freight
cars, which were not seen until ii Vas
too late 20 apply brakes.
In the case Of George w. Padley, Jr.,
administrator Of Harold F. Padley. de-
ceased vs.. the Director General Of Rail-
roads. decision was reserved by the
court. This suit arose over an auto
mobile accident near kirkwood. The
plaintiff was represented by Aaron Fin
ger. while Ward. Gray and Ncary rep
resented the defendant.
In the case Of American Bonding Co.
vs.. James A. Kelly, the demurrer was
sustained by the court.
Argument was heard on certiorari in
the suit Of Julia G. Morrison, defendant
below, vs.. Harry Montgomery. plaintiff
below. w. II. Cooper represented the
plaintiff and p. Warren Green the de-
PENDANT. The court gave decision in
favor Of the defendant. ruling that the
mll record OF the Justice Of the peace
proceedings be brought into court.