Hottle v. Weaver

Citations

• 206 Pa. 87
• 55 A. 838
• 1903 Pa. LEXIS 652

Syllabus

<p>Evidence — -Memorandum—Set-off.</p> <p>In an action on a promissory note an unsigned memorandum made by the defendant in his book of original entries, is not admissible as evidence of set-off. It is only available to refresh the recollection of the witness.</p> <p>Evidence — Lunacy—Lucid interval.</p> <p>Statements made by a defendant lunatic within the period covered by the finding of the inquisition are inadmissible, unless the evidence shows that such statements were made during lucid intervals.</p>