Dempsey v. Moeslein
City of New York Municipal Court
Appeal from trial term. Action by William Dempsey against.Valentine Moeslein upon an agreement to pay moneys on sale of a house. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtFitzsimons, J.
Prior to June, 1889, one Schwarzler, a builder, was engaged in the erection of 13 houses on Ninety-Seventh street, between Third and Lexington avenues. " The plaintiff and defendant were among the contractors who aided him in this undertaking. Becoming financially embarrassed, he transferred said property to the plaintiff, with the understanding that he (plaintiff) would finish said houses, and arrange Schwarzler’s indebtedness to all the contractors, including defendant, to whom $5,000 or $6,000 was due for iron-work. On June 10,1889, the plaintiff, in consideration of the performance by…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Eastman v. . ShawNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Engelhorn v. . ReitlingerNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
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