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Oswald, Administrator, versus the State of New-York
2 U.S. 4012 Dall. 401·Supreme Court of the United States·1792
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Opinion
February Term, 1792.
Oswald, Administrator, versus the State of New-York.
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SUMMONS. In this cafe the Marfhall had returned the writ ferved ; and now Sergeant moved for a diflr ingas, to compel an appearance on the part of the State. ■
While, however, the court held the motion under .advifement, it was voluntarily withdrawn,, and the fuit difcontinued.
But fee the fttae fuit post¡ asd Grayfea vtftss Virginia.