Eaton v. Whitaker
Eaton v. Whitaker
Opinion of the Court
The amended count and the original one are for the same cause of action.
The declaration alleges a promise to pay a debt on demand, but the evidence is of a promise to pay at a future day, which has not arrived. This would be a fatal variance, but for the statute. The estate was represented insolvent, and the note, though not due, was laid before the commissioners. They ought to allow such debts, rebating the interest where it is proper
The verdict must be set aside, and the plaintiff has leave to amend, upon paying costs.
See Fry v. Evans, 8 Wendell, 530; Clark v. Lamb, post 515, note 1.
See Harding v. Smith, 11 Pick. 480.
See Revised Stat c. 68.
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