Purdy v. Morgan
New York Supreme Court
Motion by plaintiff for' a retaxation of defendants’ costs. An inquest *was taken in this cause at November circuit, 1844, in its regular order on the calendar, no one appearing on the part of the defendants. On the 8th February, 1845, defendants moved to set aside the inquest, which was granted on payment of costs of circuit and subsequent proceedings, and seven dollars costs of opposing the motion, plaintiff at liberty to perfect judgment to stand as security.
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Motion by plaintiff for' a retaxation of defendants’ costs. An inquest *was taken in this cause at November circuit, 1844, in its regular order on the calendar, no one appearing on the part of the defendants. On the 8th February, 1845, defendants moved to set aside the inquest, which was granted on payment of costs of circuit and subsequent proceedings, and seven dollars costs of opposing the motion, plaintiff at liberty to perfect judgment to stand as security. The defendants succeeded in the final event, and in their bill of costs charged “ Attorney and counsel fee prepared to try, $6; Dr.…
1Opinion of the Court
■ Beardsley, Justice.
Ordered a retaxation, on the ground that the items objected to were not taxable.
2Cited by1 opinion
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