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John Butler, Respondent, v. Michael Hallinan, Appellant, 1874 — 57 N.Y. 672 · caselaw · US
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John Butler, Respondent, v. Michael Hallinan, Appellant
57 N.Y. 672·New York Commission of Appeals·1874·NY
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Opinion
John Butler, Respondent, v. Michael Hallinan, Appellant.
(Argued January 16, 1874;
decided May term, 1874.)
This was an action to recover a balance alleged to be due for work and labor. The only questions presented were upon the referee’s findings of fact.
Henry Hagner for the appellant.
Anthony Barret for the respondent.
[MAJORITY — Gray, C.,]
Gray, C.,
reads, for affirmance.
All concur.
Judgment affirmed.