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John Jones, Plaintiff in Error, v. The People of the State of New York, Defendant in Error, 1880 — 81 N.Y. 637 · caselaw · US
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John Jones, Plaintiff in Error, v. The People of the State of New York, Defendant in Error
81 N.Y. 637·New York Court of Appeals·1880·NY
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Opinion
John Jones, Plaintiff in Error, v. The People of the State of New York, Defendant in Error.
(Argued April 30, 1880;
decided June 1, 1880 )
(Reported below, 20 Hun, 545.)
Peter Mitchell for plaintiff in error.
Benj. K. Phelps for defendant in error.
[MAJORITY]
Agreed to affirm on opinion below.
All concur.
Judgment affirmed.