In Hewlett v. Wood (55 N.Y. 634) the rule laid down in Clapp v. Fullerton, and quoted in the O'Brien and Real cases was again relied upon and applied.
Summary of this case from Holcomb v. HolcombArgued October 10, 1873
Decided November 11, 1873
L.S. Chatfield and E.T. Schenck for the appellant.
Abram Wakeman for the respondents.
FOLGER, J., reads for reversal and new trial.
All concur, except GROVER, J., dissenting.
ANDREWS, J., not voting.
In Hewlett v. Wood (55 N.Y. 634) the rule laid down in Clapp v. Fullerton, and quoted in the O'Brien and Real cases was again relied upon and applied.
Summary of this case from Holcomb v. HolcombFull title:ABRAHAM HEWLETT, Appellant, v . SAMUEL WOOD et al., Respondents
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: Nov 11, 1873
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