L'Amoureux v. Crosby
New York Court of Chancery
The bill in this cause was filed to set aside two several judgments against John Stafford, entered up on bonds and warrants of attorney ; the one obtained while he was an infant, and the other after he had been found incapable of managing his estate by reason of habitual drunkenness. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court, "and in the preceding case of Kline and others v. L'Amoureux. (Vide ante, p. 419.)
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
In the case of Kline and others v. L’Amoureux, which has just been decided, the facts as to this young man, and the law in relation to contracts made with an infant under such circumstances, are fully stated. It is therefore unnecessary again to repeat what was said in that case. There are, however, in this case some facts which require particular comment. It appears by the testimony of the guardian that soon after his appointment he called upon the defendant, in a friendly manner, and informed him of the appointment; and stated to him that he provided every thing necessary for…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- White v. PalmerMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1808
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