Manley v. Bonnel

The Superior Court of New York City

Manley v. Bonnel

11 Abb. N. Cas. 123

The Superior Court of New York City·Decided June 15, 1882·Published·Cited by 6 cases

Opinion

Russell, J.

The right of a principal to a discovery of books and vouchers of his agent, seems to rest on different and stronger grounds than the right of a party to the inspection of the books of an adversary (Story Eq. Jur. § 462; Perry on Trusts, § 882; Freeman v. Fairler, 3 Meriv. 28; Lewin on Trusts, 51; 1 Jacob Ch. 108; Livingston v. Curtis, 12 Hun, 121).

He is only seeking the aid of the court to secure and enforce an ordinary right. The right exists without an order of the court. The plaintiff’s motion is granted, with $10 costs to abide the event.

Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI

Russell, J.

The right of a principal to a discovery of books and vouchers of his agent, seems to rest on different and stronger grounds than the right of a party to the inspection of the books of an adversary (Story Eq. Jur. § 462; Perry on Trusts, § 882; Freeman v. Fairler, 3 Meriv. 28; Lewin on Trusts, 51; 1 Jacob Ch. 108; Livingston v. Curtis, 12 Hun, 121).

He is only seeking the aid of the court to secure and enforce an ordinary right. The right exists without an order of the court. The plaintiff’s motion is granted, with $10 costs to abide the event.

Manley v. Bonnel, 11 Abb. N. Cas. 123 (N.Y. Super. Ct. 1882).

Pincite

11 Abb. N. Cas. 123 (Manley v. Bonnel) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.

Opinion

Related