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James Jackson, Respondent, v. Charles Johnson, Appellant, 1878 — 74 N.Y. 607 · caselaw · US
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James Jackson, Respondent, v. Charles Johnson, Appellant
74 N.Y. 607·New York Court of Appeals·1878·NY
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Opinion
James Jackson, Respondent, v. Charles Johnson, Appellant.
(Argued May 29, 1878;
decided June 11, 1878.)
(Mem. of decision below, 11 Hun, 509.)
Disposed of on the facts.
John E. Parsons for appellant.
Daniel P. Hays for respondent.
[MAJORITY — Andrews, J.,]
Andrews, J.,
reads for reversal and new trial, unless plaintiff stipulates to reduce recovery in the sum of $847.13 and interest from March 3, 1868, in which event judgment as so modified affirmed, without costs to either party in this court.
All concur.
Judgment accordingly.