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The Second National Bank of Paterson, New Jersey, Appellant, v. Alfred P. Dix et al., Respondents
101 N.Y. 684·New York Court of Appeals·1886·NY
All concur, except Danforth, J., not voting.
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Opinion
The Second National Bank of Paterson, New Jersey, Appellant, v. Alfred P. Dix et al., Respondents.
(Argued March 1, 1886;
decided March 16, 1886.)
The complaint was dismissed as to two of the defendants on trial. The court held that the case should have been submitted to the jury.
Preston Stevenson for appellant.
Thomas S. Moore and Delos MoOurdy for respondents.
[MAJORITY — Earl, J.,]
Earl, J.,
reads for reversal and new trial.
All concur, except Danforth, J., not voting.
Judgment reversed.