Jacobsen v. Bradley
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Hew York county; Lawrence, Justice. Action by Charles F. Jacobsen, against Charles Bradley, to cancel a usurious contract. Judgment was rendered for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
There does not seem to be any dispute as to the law in this case; both parties referring to the same authorities, which appear to establish a well-defined and clear principle. The controversy arises, however, in the application of these principles to the facts established beyond controversy in the case at bar. Those facts appear to be as follows: On the 21st of July, 1884, the plaintiff and defendant entered into a written agreement whereby the defendant agreed to advance to the plaintiff $2,500 prior to the 1st of September following, and the plaintiff agreed to give to the defendant two…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Miller v. HullNew York Supreme Court · 1847
- Sheldon v. . HaxtunNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
3Cited by1 opinion
- Carr v. TaylorAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1900