Michigan Supreme Court July 19, 1901 (Tomlinson v. Cornett)

Grant, J.

{after stating the facts). Mr. Tomlinson and George Cornett were the only two witnesses of what occurred at the time of the assignment, and of any parol agreement. Mr. Tomlinson died after the decree was rendered. He was then 80 years of age. The learned circuit judge, before whom the testimony was taken, refers to the known character and reputation of Mr.