Manhattan Co. v. Smith

1 Cai. Cas. 67, 1 Cole. & Cai. Cas. 168
New York Supreme Court·Decided May 15, 1803·Published·Cited by 1 cases

Opinion

Livingston, J.,

acquiesced, because it had been so decided, but confessed he did not believe the legislature intended the construction put upon the act by the court should ever be given to it. The rigor of the practice was, in, his opinion, enough to condemn it, for he thought the neglect in the plaintiff ought to accrue to the advantage of the prisoner.

Supersedeas refused.

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