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In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Boston, deceased, 1884 — 96 N.Y. 661 · caselaw · US
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In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Boston, deceased
96 N.Y. 661·New York Court of Appeals·1884·NY
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Opinion
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Boston, deceased.
(Argued June 17,1884;
decided June 24, 1884.)
This was a motion to set aside a judgment taken on affirmance by default.
The court say : “ Under the circumstances of delay and acquiescence which appear in this case, there seems to be no reason for the interference of the court, and the motion should, in both aspects, be denied.”
EranTdin Bien for motion.
W. W. Cul/oer opposed.
[MAJORITY — Per Ouriam]
Per Ouriam
Mem. for denial of motion.
„ All concur.
Motion denied.