¶1, _ . ,. r . decided that a suit upon a policy ot msur-anee against an incorporated insurance company, was not entitled to preference within the 4th section of the “ Act x to prevent fraudulent bankruptcies by incorporated companies,” &c. passed April 21, 1825, (sess. 48, ch. 325;) a policy not being a contract, note or other evidence of debt, within the meaning of the statute. They said it meant some instrument which is, in itself, evidence of debt; as a note, bill of exchange or bond, 8tc.
6 Cow. 41
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Decided August 15, 1826
New York Supreme Court · decided 1826-08-15
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Decided 1826-08-15
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