People v. Raquette Falls Land Co.

This is a motion for leave to amend the answer by setting forth a new defense, a Statute of Limitations. The answer was served in January, 1905. A compromise agreement, made by the forest, fish and game commission and the defendant, was entered into and thereafter, by consent of both parties, judgment was entered. In May, 1915, upon application of the plaintiff, the judgment was vacated, and the case went to Judge Irving Vann, official referee, to hear and determine. Proofs were completed and the case submitted to the referee. The defendant then made informal application to the referee ■ for…