Bloch v. Black & White Cab Co.
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Cross-appeals from judgments of the Municipal Court of the city of New York, borough of The Bronx, second district.
1Opinion of the CourtGuy, J.
While it is true, as stated by Mr. Justice Mullan in his opinion, that there is no authority for the entry of two judgments in this case, it is evident that the entry was done by the clerk as the trial justice made but one decision, upon which the two judgments were entered.
Under the old practice, the proper distinction to be made in such a case would be to send the case to the lower court for the entry of the proper judgment. Brown v. McKie, 185 N. Y. 303. Neither side raises the objection that two judgments were entered and the legal effect is precisely the same as if but one judgment had…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Wood v. . Duff-GordonNew York Court of Appeals · 1917
- Brown v. . McKieNew York Court of Appeals · 1906