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John P. Magovern et al., Appellants, v. Evolin B. Robertson et al., Respondents, 1891 — 127 N.Y. 691 · caselaw · US
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John P. Magovern et al., Appellants, v. Evolin B. Robertson et al., Respondents
127 N.Y. 691·New York Court of Appeals·1891·NY
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Opinion
John P. Magovern et al., Appellants, v. Evolin B. Robertson et al., Respondents.
(Submitted June 25, 1891;
decided October 6, 1891.)
Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the fifth judicial department, entered upon an order made April 17, 1886, which affirmed a judgment in favor of defendants entered upon a decision of the County Court.
William H. Henderson for appellants.
A. G. Pickard for respondents.
[MAJORITY]
Agree to reverse and grant new trial on authority of Magovern v. Robertson (116 N. Y. 61).
All concur, except Bradley and Haight, JJ., not sitting.
Judgment reversed.