Legal Opinion
Lawrence v. Phipps
New York Supreme Court
Decided February 13, 1893PublishedCited by 2 opinions
Appeal from Westchester county court. Action by William F. Lawrence and another against Edward-L’Estrange Phipps to recover the amount of two orders accepted by defendant. From a verdict for plaintiffs, directed by the court, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPratt, J.
This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment entered upon a verdict which was directed by the court at the circuit against the defendant, in favor of the plaintiffs, for the sum of $1,802.-87. The action was brought to recover the amount of two certain orders or drafts drawn by Albert W. Mott in favor of the plaintiffs upon, the defendant, Edward L’Estrange Phipps, each dated September 28th, 1891, and each accepted by the defendant. The order and acceptance-are as follows:
“Yonkers, N. Y„ Sept. 38, 1891.
“Mr. Edward L’Estrange Phipps—Dear Sir: Please pay to Lawrence Brothers the sum of…
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