Legal Opinion

Schmitt v. Hoffmann

Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York

Decided October 29, 1896Published

Appeal from Fourth district court. Action by Conrad R. Schmitt and others against Joseph A. Hoffmann and others to recover for professional services. There was a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, and defendants appeal. Reversed.

1Opinion of the CourtMcADAM, J.

The action is by the plaintiffs to recover for professional services rendered for the defendants in examining a title to certain real estate. The bill was $128.12, on account of which the defendants paid $60, and for the balance remaining unpaid, $68.12, gave a note made by the defendant Joseph A. Hoffmann, and indorsed by the defendant Emma Hoffmann, ■ dated May 5, 1896, and payable *478one month after date at No. 39 Avenue A. The plaintiffs accepted the note, and on the 10th of July, 1896, brought this action to recover the balance due on their bill. The note was not presented for payment, but…

2Cases cited16 opinions

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  2. Cary v. . WhiteNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
  3. Becker v. . BoonNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
  4. Hills v. . PlaceNew York Court of Appeals · 1872
  5. Parmelee v. . ThompsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1871

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