Gridley v. . College of St. Francis Xavier
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the second judicial department, entered upon an order made February 8, 1892, which affirmed a judgment in favor of plaintiff and also affirmed an order denying a motion for a new trial. This action was brought by plaintiff as assignee of one Vosteen, who was lessee of certain premises in the city of FTew York, to recover rent alleged to have been paid to defendant by mistake.
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Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the second judicial department, entered upon an order made February 8, 1892, which affirmed a judgment in favor of plaintiff and also affirmed an order denying a motion for a new trial. This action was brought by plaintiff as assignee of one Vosteen, who was lessee of certain premises in the city of FTew York, to recover rent alleged to have been paid to defendant by mistake. The facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion. The court erred in admitting the inquisition. (In re Blewitt, 131 N. Y. 546.) The only notice…
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