Chap. 49.—An ACT to prescribe a rule of evidence in certain cases.

Approved January 26, 1886.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
in the trial of any issue involving the genuineness of a coupon,
appearing or purporting to have been cut from any bond au-
thorized by law to be issued by the State of Virginia, or by any
city, county or corporation, the defendant may demand the
production of the bond; and thereupon it shall be the duty of
the plaintiff to produce such bond, with proof that the coupon
was actually cut therefrom.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.