NETERER, District Judge.
The act of June 25, 1910 (Comp. St. § 9598), reads:
"* * * (3) Obtained money or property on credit upon a materially false statement in writing, made by him to any person or his representative for the purpose of obtaining credit from such person."
The word "credit" comes from the Latin word "credere," to trust, and may be said to imply ability by reason of property or estates to make promised payment. Bouv. Law Dict....
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