New York Supreme Court, 1845

In re Livingston

In re Livingston
New York Supreme Court · Decided December 15, 1845 · Lott, Porter
2 Denio 575
In re Livingston

Opinion of the Court

Senators Lott and Porter

delivered written opinions in favor of affirming the order of the chancellor. In addition to the authorities referred to in the opinion of the chancellor, they cited and commented upon the following: Bointhon v. Hockmore, (1 Vern. 316;) Scattergood v. Harrison, (Moseley's R. 128;) Robinson v. Pett, (3 P. Wms. 249;) In Re Ormsby, (1 Ball & Bea. 189;) Brocksopp v. Barnes, (5 Madd. 90.)

Senators Folsom and Putnam delivered written opinions in favor of reversing the order appealed from. .

On the question being put, “ Shall this, decree be reversed 1” the members of the court voted as follows :

For reversal: Senators Emmons, Folsom, Jones and Putnam—4.

*577For affirmance; The President, Mr. Justice Jewett, and Senators Backus, Barlow, Bockee, Deyo, Hand, Johnson Lott, Porter, Scovil, Smith and Talcott—13.

Order affirmed.

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