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Hannah Alexander, as Administratrix, etc., Respondent, v. Emma A. Sumner, Appellant, 1887 — 104 N.Y. 647 · caselaw · US
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Hannah Alexander, as Administratrix, etc., Respondent, v. Emma A. Sumner, Appellant
104 N.Y. 647·New York Court of Appeals·1887·NY
All concur.
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Hannah Alexander, as Administratrix, etc., Respondent, v. Emma A. Sumner, Appellant.
(Argued December 10, 1886;
decided January 18, 1887.)
William W. Badger for appellant.
Josiah T. Marean for respondents.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam mem.]
Per Curiam mem.
directing the entry of an order reversing the judgment and directing a new trial, with costs to abide event, unless plaintiff stipulates to deduct therefrom a credit of $1-22.50 and interest and the costs embraced therein, and to pay the costs of the appeal to this court, in which case the judgment, as modified, is affirmed without costs to plaintiff.
All concur.
Ordered accordingly.