New York Supreme Court, 1828

People v. Onondaga Common Pleas

People v. Onondaga Common Pleas
New York Supreme Court · Decided October 15, 1828 · Sutherland
1 Wend. 290

Counsel

J. Wilkinson, for relators,

People v. Onondaga Common Pleas

Opinion of the Court

By the Court,

Sutherland, J.

By the proviso of the statute, unless there is a recovery exceeding $25, the prevailing party is not entitled to costs exceeding seven dollars, exclusive of disbursements. Had the appellants recovered $24, their costs would have been limited to $7; and recovering nothing, they are entitled to no more than that sum.

Motion denied.

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