Legal Opinion
H. R. & C. Co. v. Smith
New York Court of Appeals
Decided March 30, 1926PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, J.
The original name of a Mrs. Hedges was “ Mary Elizabeth.” It is found, and while the evidence is slight it is sufficient to support the finding that she did and was known to do business as “ Elizabeth ” and as “ Bess Hedges,” and desired and elected to drop the name of “ Mary ” and to retain and use the name of “ Elizabeth ” only. This she might do, and “ Elizabeth Hedges ” became her name, (Smith v. U. S. Casualty Co., 197 N. Y. 420.) A creditor now represented by the respondents obtained a judgment against “ Bess Hedges.” It was so docketed in Kings county. The question before us is whether…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Smith v. . United States Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1910
- Thomas v. DesneySupreme Court of Iowa · 1881
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- State v. WatsonSupreme Court of Kansas · 1883
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3Cited by11 opinions
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