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4 D.C. 142

Clarke & Briscoe v. Druet

Decided May 15, 1831

Motion to rule the defendant to special bail, on the affidavit of Briscoe, one of the firm of Clarke & Briscoe, at the bottom of an account. “That the above account is just and true as stated, and that no part thereof has been paid, except what is credited.” The following cases were referred to: Smith v. Watson, (1 Cranch, C. C. 311); Jolly v. Rankin, (1 Cranch, C. C. 372); Bartleman v. Smarr, at December, 1810, (2 Cranch, C. C. 16); Traverse v. Hight, (2 Cranch, C. C. 41);…

Decided 1831-05-15

The CouRT

¶1(Thrtjston, J., absent,) was of opinion that the affidavit was sufficient, within the rule laid'down by this Court, in the case of Smith v. Watson, at December term, 1805, (1 Cranch, C. C. 311.)

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