Coleman v. . Pleystead
New York Court of Appeals
Action of slander for words spoken by defendant, of plaintiff, Sarah Coleman. After a verdict for the plaintiff, a motion was made at Special Term by defendants for a new trial on case and exceptions, which was denied. Defendants appealed to the General Term. After hearing at General Term, the court made its decision, in these words: “ New trial denied.” The plaintiffs then entered judgment in the action.
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Action of slander for words spoken by defendant, of plaintiff, Sarah Coleman. After a verdict for the plaintiff, a motion was made at Special Term by defendants for a new trial on case and exceptions, which was denied. Defendants appealed to the General Term. After hearing at General Term, the court made its decision, in these words: “ New trial denied.” The plaintiffs then entered judgment in the action. In the judgment is recited the finding of the verdict; that no judgment had been entered; that the defendants had moved for a new trial at Special Term, and that motion was denied; the…
1Opinion of the Court
The Court, pee Murray, J.
If the opinion of JusticeBacoh, in the case of Bergen v. Bradley and others (36 N. Y. R, 316), as to an appeal, is to be regarded as the decision of this court, it is decisive of this ease. As to the appeal, this case is in precisely the condition that was.
It is clear, fi’om that opinion, that this action is not before this court in such a form as to admit of review.
There is nothing shown by the report of that case, that on that question it was not the opinion of the court. It must be so regarded. In accordance therewith, this appeal should be dismissed with costs.
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