Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, Volume 21 |
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... trial was before Mr. Justice EMOTT , without jury . He found these facts : The defendant Peters , being in fact insolvent to a large amount , but supposing that his pro- perty was sufficient to pay his debts , made , on the 29th Sep ...
... trial was before Mr. Justice EMOTT , without jury . He found these facts : The defendant Peters , being in fact insolvent to a large amount , but supposing that his pro- perty was sufficient to pay his debts , made , on the 29th Sep ...
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... trial was granted at the special term . On appeal the order granting a new trial was reversed at general term , in the seventh district , and judgment rendered for the plaintiff . The defendant appealed to this court . Henry R. Selden ...
... trial was granted at the special term . On appeal the order granting a new trial was reversed at general term , in the seventh district , and judgment rendered for the plaintiff . The defendant appealed to this court . Henry R. Selden ...
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... trial . But it seems to us that the charge , in view of the facts devel- oped at the trial , and the previous instructions to the jury , is Jewett v . Banning . unobjectionable . While the judge ALBANY , MARCH , 1860 . 31.
... trial . But it seems to us that the charge , in view of the facts devel- oped at the trial , and the previous instructions to the jury , is Jewett v . Banning . unobjectionable . While the judge ALBANY , MARCH , 1860 . 31.
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... trial ; and we are not to assume that the Case , as made up , contains all the testimony on that subject . As a legal proposition , therefore , is it compe- tent for a jury , in an action of assault and battery , sought to be maintained ...
... trial ; and we are not to assume that the Case , as made up , contains all the testimony on that subject . As a legal proposition , therefore , is it compe- tent for a jury , in an action of assault and battery , sought to be maintained ...
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... trial granted . CLERKE , J. , also dissented . Judgment affirmed . MYGATT v . NEW YORK PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY . A company , organized under the general act ( ch . 308 of 1849 ) to insure on the plan of mutual insurance , has power ...
... trial granted . CLERKE , J. , also dissented . Judgment affirmed . MYGATT v . NEW YORK PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY . A company , organized under the general act ( ch . 308 of 1849 ) to insure on the plan of mutual insurance , has power ...
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Page 81 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section, may be altered from time to time or repealed.
Page 434 - In the following cases, every agreement shall be void, unless such agreement, or some note or memorandum thereof, expressing the consideration, be in writing, and subscribed by the party to be charged therewith : — 1. Every agreement that, by its terms, is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof; 2.
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Page 363 - ... a mortgage is a charge upon the land ; and whatever would give the money will carry the estate in the land along with it, to every purpose. The estate in the land is the same thing as the money due upon it. It will be liable to debts ; it will go to executors ; it will pass by a will not made and executed with the solemnities required by the statute of frauds.
Page 313 - The court may in furtherance of justice, and on such terms as may be proper, allow a party to amend any pleading or proceeding by adding or striking out the name of any party, or by correcting a mistake in the name of a party, or a mistake in any other respect; and may, upon like terms, enlarge the time for answer or demurrer.
Page 195 - ... 2. A statement of any new matter constituting a defense or counterclaim, in ordinary and concise language, without repetition." See. 171. The counterclaim mentioned in the last section must be one existing in favor of a defendant and against a plaintiff, between whom a several judgment might be had in the action, and arising out of one of the following causes of action: "1.
Page 262 - ... shall be jointly and severally liable for all the debts of the company then existing, and for all that shall be thereafter contracted...
Page 140 - Each of said notes shall be payable, in part or in whole, at any time when the directors shall deem the same requisite for the payment of losses by fire or inland navigation, and such incidental expenses as may be necessary for transacting the business of said company.
Page 495 - ... shall be deemed and adjudged a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, in the discretion of the court having cognizance thereof.
Page 524 - If, after such reconsideration, twothirds of the members present shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by twothirds of the members present it shall become a law.