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The People ex rel. John T. Riley, Respondent, v. William Watson et al., Appellants, 1878 — 73 N.Y. 599 · caselaw · US
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The People ex rel. John T. Riley, Respondent, v. William Watson et al., Appellants
73 N.Y. 599·New York Court of Appeals·1878·NY
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Opinion
The People ex rel. John T. Riley, Respondent, v. William Watson et al., Appellants.
(Argued March 19, 1878;
decided March 26,1878.)
Samuel Hand for appellants.
Isaac L. Sink for respondent.
Church, Ch. J., Andrews, Miller and Earl, JJ., agree to affirm order.
[MAJORITY]
No opinion.
For dismissal, Allen and Rapallo, JJ.; Folger, J.., dissents.
Order affirmed.