Arthur v. Schriever
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
Appeal from special term. , Action by Angelina T. Arthur and others against William Schriever and another. From an order denying a motion to vacate a judgment for defendants and an allowance for costs, plaintiffs appeal. Affirmed. For former report, see 12 N. Y. Supp. 226.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAdam, J.
The action was tried March 25, 1891, and'resulted in a verdict for the defendants. Upon the coining in of the verdict the defendants’ counsel moved for an allowance in addition to costs. The trial judge entertained the application, and reserved his decision thereon. On March 28, 1891, James Clinton Bolton, one of the plaintiffs, and the attorney of record for both plaintiffs, died. On April 1, 1891, the trial judge (having no knowledge of the death) decided the pending application, and granted the defendants an allowance of $500. The death of Mr. Bolton did not invalidate the decision. The…
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