Stokes v. Stokes
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by William E. D. Stokes against Edward S. Stokes and others. From orders of reference, defendant Stokes appeals.
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Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by William E. D. Stokes against Edward S. Stokes and others. From orders of reference, defendant Stokes appeals. The facts are stated by Mr. Justice FOLLETT as follows: This action was begun December 28, 1892, by a stockholder, in behalf of himself and of other stockholders, against the Hoffman House (a corporation) and its officers, for an accounting as to their conduct in the management of the business of the corporation, and the possession of its funds and property. The Hoffman House was incorporated August 18, 1890, under the laws of New…
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
This action is brought, under section 1781 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to compel the defendants to “account for their official conduct in the management and disposition of the funds and property of the corporation the Hoffman House, committed to their charge as directors, officers, and trustees, and return the account books, papers, and checks to the defendant corporation.” The complaint charges that “the defendants have had since its organization, and now hold, the control of the corporation, and have been guilty of official misconduct therein, and in the management and disposition of…
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