New York Supreme Court, 1845

Goodenow v. Butler

Goodenow v. Butler
New York Supreme Court · Decided February 15, 1845 · Nelson
1 How. Pr. 82

Counsel

Hefts Counsel. Mattison & Doolittle, Hefts Jittys., Plffs Counsel. A. Birdsall, Plffs Mty.

Goodenow v. Butler

Opinion of the Court

"Nelson, Chief Justice.

The true meaning of stipulation is, that plaintiff shall try his cause the first opportunity afforded him, and it can not be tried at next circuit by reason" of not having been reached, there is no default to be taken advantage of, nor is there complete fulfillment of the legal effect of the stipulation on the part of the plaintiff. It should be regarded as operating to compel a trial at the succeeding circuit. Motion granted; but with leave to stipulate.

Rule accordingly.

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