Fitch v. Smith
2 Sarat. Ch. Sent. 66
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Fitch v. Smith, 2 Sarat. Ch. Sent. 66 (N.Y. 1842).
Opinion
Decided in this case that the filing of a bill is not the com-men cement of a suit; but that a suit is commenced in this court by the issuing and service of the subpoena, or making a bona fide attempt to serve it, after the bill has been filed.
Order of the vice chancellor affirmed, with costs.
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