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Daniel S. Donovan, Survivor, etc., Respondent, v. Cyrus L. Woodruff, Appellant
63 N.Y. 636·New York Court of Appeals·1875·NY
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Opinion
Daniel S. Donovan, Survivor, etc., Respondent, v. Cyrus L. Woodruff, Appellant.
(Argued December 3, 1875;
decided December 14, 1875.)
Decided on the facts of the case.
M. Schoonmaker and W. S. Paddock for the appellant.
John E. Van Etten for the respondent.
[MAJORITY — Earl, J.,]
Earl, J.,
reads for reversal of order granting new trial, and affirmance of judgment of nonsuit at Circuit.
. All concur; Miller, J., not sitting.
Order reversed and judgment accordingly.