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John M. Carpenter et al., Respondents, v. Anna M. O'Dougherty, Appellant
50 N.Y. 660·New York Court of Appeals·1872·NY
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Opinion
John M. Carpenter et al., Respondents, v. Anna M. O’Dougherty, Appellant.
(Argued June 6, 1872;
decided November 12, 1872.)
Decided on authority of Corn Exchange Ins. Co. v. Babcook (42 N. Y., 613).
Starbuck dt Sarmyer for the appellants
Samuel Hamel for the respondents.
[MAJORITY — Peokham, J.,]
Peokham, J.,
reads opinion for affirmance.
All concur.
Judgment affirmed, with costs.