Hossley v. Colerick
New York Supreme Court
Motion by defendant for a relaxation of costs by clerk of. Cattaraugus county.
1Opinion of the CourtChilds, J.
This action was tried at the Cattaraugus circuit; - and resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Subsequently the - plaintiff, upon a case and affidavits, moved at special term for a •. new trial, “ on the grounds of surprise and newly discovered i evidence.” This motion was denied, with ten dollars costs to-' the defendant.
*170The defendant, upon such decision, entered an order denying motion for new trial, but containing no provision in respect to -costs, and also entered judgment against tbe plaintiff for $199.77 costs and disbursements, and immediately gave notice for a re-taxation of sucb…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re AnonNew York Supreme Court · 1831
- May v. StraussNew York City Court · 1880
- Smith v. ClewsNew York Supreme Court · 1884