New York Supreme Court, 1805

Patrick v. Hallett

Patrick v. Hallett
New York Supreme Court · Decided February 15, 1805
2 Cai. Cas. 378
Patrick v. Hallett

Opinion of the Court

Per curiam.

We have no doubt of the power of the court to nonfuit on a fecond trial. A plaintiff who has once tried *379his caufe, after which the verdiit is fet afide and a new ALBANY, awarded, is bound to try again, and again, if neceffary, and if he do not, the defendant may apply for a nonfuit. But as the Engliih practice has milled, and our own has-not " been perfeilly fettled, the plaintiff may ilipulate and cofts.

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