Torts · MBE-tested
Van Cott against Negus
2 Cai. 235·New York Supreme Court of Judicature·1804·NY
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Opinion
Van Cott against Negus.
In trespass in the common pleas, for running foul of the plaintiff’s vessel, if he recover only six cents damages and six cents costs, he must pay eoeis to the defendant.
Trespass on the ease, brought in the common pleas, against the defendant, for so negligently and unskilfully managing his vessel, that she ran foul of and injured the vessel of the plaintiff, and disabled some of his sailors. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, with six cents damages, and six cents costs. It was submitted to the court, to determine whether the plaintiff should recover his costs, or pay costs to the defendant.
[MAJORITY — Per Our ¡am.]
Per Our ¡am.
We think the defendant entitled to receive costs from the plaintiff.
Costs to the defendant.