Babbitt v. Gibbs
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from special term. Action by Robert O. Babbitt against William W. Gibbs. From an order granting a motion for leave, to amend defendant’s answer, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHatch, J.
This action was commenced in February, 1890, for the specific performance by defendant of the contract set forth in the complaint, by which the plaintiff agreed to perform for Wier and Gibbs certain services, legal and other, as might be required in and about the reorganization and construction of a railroad, until the final completion of the road, and to promote the interests of the enterprise to the best of his ability. The defendant, Gibbs, and Wier promised, in consideration for such services, that upon the completion of the road there should be delivered to the plaintiff $25,000 of the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Smith v. BabcockU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts · 1839
- Bowen v. CrossNew York Court of Chancery · 1820
- Calloway v. DobsonU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Virginia · 1807
- Babbitt v. . GibbsNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
- Babbitt v. GibbsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900
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