New York Supreme Court December 15, 1900 (Kirby v. Barlow)

Lawrence, J.

I am of the opinion that the evidence in this case establishes that the firm of Kirby & Burckett desired to borrow $3,000, and requested William H. Aymar, the assignor *255of the plaintiff, and Edward M. Barlow to assist them by lending collaterals. Thereupon Aymar loaned the said firm thirty shares of the Brooklyn Factory & Power Company, and Edward M.