Layman v. New York Bank Note Co.
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
At chambers. Action by Stephen D. Layman against the New York Bank Note Company. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant’s motion for a new trial was granted, and plaintiff moves to discontinue the action without costs. Denied.
1Opinion of the CourtGildersleeve, J.
This action was tried before a jury, and a verdict rendered in favor of the plaintiff. A motion by the defendant for a new trial was granted substantially upon the ground that the verdict was against the weight of evidence. Two corporations existed, bearing the same name as the defendant in this action, one having been organized under the laws of the state of New York, and the other under the laws of the state of New Jersey. This action is against the corporation organized under the laws of the state of New York, while, from the evidence introduced upon the trial, it clearly appears that the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- De Barante v. . DeyermandNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
- Wellington v. ClaasonNew York Supreme Court · 1859
- Van Buren v. FortNew York Supreme Court · 1830
- Cole v. RoseNew York City Court · 1883
- Hammersley & Dyett v. Barker & ChapmanNew York Court of Chancery · 1831
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