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Davis Cossett, as late Sheriff, etc., Appellant, v. Henry Winchell, Respondent
105 N.Y. 623·New York Court of Appeals·1887·NY
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Opinion
Davis Cossett, as late Sheriff, etc., Appellant, v. Henry Winchell, Respondent.
(Argued March 7, 1887;
decided March 22, 1887.)
M. M. Waters for appellant.
Louis Marshall for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
Agree to affirm; no opinion.
All concur.
Judgment affirmed.