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Newcombe v. Hyman

Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York

Decided February 15, 1896PublishedCited by 1 opinion

. Appeal by defendant from judgment of the General Term of the City Court, affirming a judgment entered on verdict, of jury in favor of plaintiff. •

1Opinion of the CourtMcAdam, J.

The action was to recover $500 for professional services rendered to the defendant by the late law firm of Donohue, Newcombe & Cardozo. By reason of the death of Mr. Neweombe, the firm dissolved July 26, 1891, and, .in settling the affairs of the partnership, the claim in suit was transferred to the widow of Mr. Newcombe, as Ms executrix, and in that capacity she sues to recover the sum claimed.

The bill representing .the claim is in these words: ■ ■

“ 15 April, 1889.
“ S. P. Hyman, Esq., "

■“ To Donohue, Newcombe & Cardozo, Dr.

u 1S8S. August, September and' October.

‘‘''To professional services…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Kavanagh v. . WilsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1877
  2. Lomer v. . MeekerNew York Court of Appeals · 1862
  3. Cook v. . BarrNew York Court of Appeals · 1870
  4. Williams v. . GlennyNew York Court of Appeals · 1857
  5. Fells v. VestvaliNew York Court of Appeals · 1865

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Gair v. CohenAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1899

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