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Henry S. Burger et al., Respondents, v. Charles Devlin, Appellant
49 N.Y. 664·New York Court of Appeals·1872·NY
Allen, J., reads for affirmance. · All concur.
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Opinion
Henry S. Burger et al., Respondents, v. Charles Devlin, Appellant.
(Argued April 11, 1872;
decided April 23, 1872.)
D. C. Colvin for the appellant.
H. Sheldon for the respondents.
[MAJORITY]
Decided upon the facts in the case.
Allen, J., reads for affirmance.
All concur.
Judgment affirmed.