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William A. Hankinson, Respondent, v. Amy E. Vantine, Appellant, Impleaded with William B. Riker et al., Respondents et al.
153 N.Y. 647·New York Court of Appeals·1897·NY
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Opinion
William A. Hankinson, Respondent, v. Amy E. Vantine, Appellant, Impleaded with William B. Riker et al., Respondents et al.
(Argued April 19, 1897;
decided May 4, 1897.)
Motions to amend remittitur as to costs, and also to limit the reversal of the judgment to such reversal as between the-plaintiff and the appellant.
(See 152 N. Y. 20.)
John L. Hill and James MeKeen for motions.
Strong c& Oadwalader opposed.
[MAJORITY]
Motion as to costs granted, and remittitur amended so as to make costs abide the final award of costs.
Motion to limit the reversal denied, with ten dollars costs.