Abstract

An abridgment or synopsis. In appellate practice, A condensed statement of the evidence or record. Of a Fine. An abstract of the writ of covenant and the concord; naming the par- Of a Title. A brief account of all the deeds upon which the title rests. A synopsis of the distinctive portions of the various instruments which constitute the muniments of title. See Prest. Abstr.; Wharton.

v. To take or withdraw from. Under the National Bank Act, "abstraction" is the act of one who, being an officer of a national banking association, wrongfully takes or withdraws from it any of its moneys, funds or credits, with intent to injure or defraud it or some other person or company, and, without its knowledge or consent or that of its boa id of directors, converts them to the use of himself or of some person or company other than the bank. It is not the same as embezzlement, larceny or misapplication of funds. United States v. Harper (O. C.) 33 Fed. 471; United States v. Northway, 120 U. S. 327, 7 Sup. Ct. 580, 30 L. Ed. 664 ; United States v. Youtsey, 1C. C.) 91 Fed. 864; United States v. Taintor, 28 Fed. Cas 7; United States v. Breese (D. Ct) 131 Fed. 915.

To take or withdraw; to take away or withdraw, as to take the funds, money or credits of a bank, or to take away a public record.

An abstract is a less quantity containing the virtue and force of a greater quantity. A transcript is generally delined a copy, and is more comprehensive than an abstract. 105. C. 283,