Legal Opinion
Covaleski v. Thomas
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided May 14, 1930PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
The justice who tried the case permitted the jury to bring in a sealed verdict to be returned on the following Monday morning. It was stipulated that the clerk might open the verdict in the absence of the court. When the court reconvened on Monday morning another justice was presiding. It was then stipulated that he could “ take all action necessary in connection with the *414reception of this verdict * * * as far as any proceedings are held now.” . The powers reposed in such justice were very limited. (Civ. Prac. Act, § 65; Judiciary Law, § 148, as amd. by Laws of 1921, chap. 123.) A trial…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Watertown Bank and Loan Co. v. . MixNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Dubuc v. . Lazell, Dalley Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1905
- Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railway Co. v. AdamsSupreme Court of Florida · 1894
- Terriberry v. MathotAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1905
- Smith v. . GravesNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
3Cited by2 opinions
- Van Bel Co. v. Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 5, New York County Courts1932
- Kynin v. Grand Plaza Caterers, Inc.City of New York Municipal Court · 1933