Teeter v. Teeter
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Tompkins county. Action by Jane Teeter against Andrew Teeter, impleaded with others. From a judgment for plaintiff, entered at a special term, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial made on a case and exceptions, defendant Andrew Teeter appeals. Affirmed. In December, 1890, a special term ordered the action to be tried before a jury, and the following question to be answered: “Question.
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Appeal from special term, Tompkins county. Action by Jane Teeter against Andrew Teeter, impleaded with others. From a judgment for plaintiff, entered at a special term, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial made on a case and exceptions, defendant Andrew Teeter appeals. Affirmed. In December, 1890, a special term ordered the action to be tried before a jury, and the following question to be answered: “Question. Did Andrew Teeter, prior to the death of Guy Teeter, execute and deliver to him a deed of the premises in the complaint mentioned?” The jury rendered a verdict in favor of…
1Opinion of the CourtHardin, P. J.
Appellant claims “ there was not sufficient evidence of the execution and delivery of the deed to warrant the verdict of the jury.” After a careful perusal .of the evidence, we are of the opinion that the finding of the jury and the finding of the special term are sustained by ample evidence, and that the conclusions readied upon the evidence are in accordance with the weight of the testimony. It is true the defendant offered considerable evidence tending to support the position taken in his behalf. After a careful perusal of the evidence on both sides, and giving such weight as should…
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