Kent, Ch. J. delivered the opinion of the court. The testimony offered at the trial was rejected, because the consideration for the promise was not stated in the writing produced. The case appeared to me then to be governed by the decision in Wain v. Warlters, (5 East, 10.) which was recognised by this court, in Sears v. Brinks; (3. Johns. Rep. 210.) but upon better rejection,…
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