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Ruth A. Johnstone, Appellant, v. Eugene F. O'Connor, Respondent

161 N.Y. 619·New York Court of Appeals·1899·NY

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Opinion

Ruth A. Johnstone, Appellant, v. Eugene F. O’Connor, Respondent. Reported below, 21 App. Div. 77. (Submitted November 20, 1899; decided November 28, 1899.) Motion to advance on the calendar an appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the second judicial department, entered December 17, 1897, affirming a judgment in favor of defendant, entered upon the report of a referee. The motion was made upon the ground that the speedy hearing of the appeal is essential to the preservation of appellant’s rights, should the Court of Appeals decide in her favor. John L. Hill for motion. No one opposed. [MAJORITY] Motion granted, without costs.