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The People ex rel. George Dakin et al., Appellants, v. John Byrne as Superintendent, etc., Respondent, 1879 — 78 N.Y. 619 · caselaw · US
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The People ex rel. George Dakin et al., Appellants, v. John Byrne as Superintendent, etc., Respondent
78 N.Y. 619·New York Court of Appeals·1879·NY
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The People ex rel. George Dakin et al., Appellants, v. John Byrne as Superintendent, etc., Respondent.
(Argued. October 14, 1879;
decided November 11, 1879.)
W. B. Donihee for appellants.
George S. Wardwell for respondent.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam]
Per Curiam
mem. for affirmance of order granting new trial, on opinion of Justice Daniels at Special Term, and for judgment absolute against plaintiff on stipulation.
All concur.
Order affirmed and judgment accordingly.