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James G. Knapp, Appellant, v. The Preferred Mutual Accident Association, of New York, Respondent, 1891 — 130 N.Y. 635 · caselaw · US
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James G. Knapp, Appellant, v. The Preferred Mutual Accident Association, of New York, Respondent
130 N.Y. 635·New York Court of Appeals·1891·NY
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James G. Knapp, Appellant, v. The Preferred Mutual Accident Association, of New York, Respondent.
(Submitted October 8, 1891;
decided October 20, 1891.)
Appeal from order of the General Term of the Supreme Court, in the fifth judicial department, made June 22, 1889, which reversed a judgment in favor of plaintiff, entered upon a verdict and reversed an order denying a motion for a new trial.
Tabor & Brainard for appellant.
E. C. Aiken for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
Agree to dismiss appeal on authority of Williams v. D., L. & W. R. R. Co. (127 N. Y. 643); no opinion.
All concur.
Appeal dismissed.