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Edward W. McGinnis et al., Appellants, v. Henry Smythe, Respondent, 1886 — 101 N.Y. 646 · caselaw · US
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Edward W. McGinnis et al., Appellants, v. Henry Smythe, Respondent
101 N.Y. 646·New York Court of Appeals·1886·NY
All concur, except Ruder, Ch. J., dissenting, and Rapallo, J., not voting.
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Opinion
Edward W. McGinnis et al., Appellants, v. Henry Smythe, Respondent.
(Argued January 22, 1886;
decided February 9, 1886.)
Decided on the facts.
Norman Melliss for appellants.
E. More for respondent.
[MAJORITY — Earl, J.,]
Earl, J.,
reads for affirmance.
All concur, except Ruder, Ch. J., dissenting, and Rapallo, J., not voting.
Judgment affirmed.