Heckemann v. Young
New York Supreme Court
Exceptions from circuit court, Hew York county. Action by Pauline Heekemann, trading under the name of Johannes Heckemann, against George W. Adams and David B. Young, to recover a sum of money. A judgment by default against Young, and by consent against Adams, was set aside as to defendant Young, and the complaint afterwards, dismissed as to him.
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
This action was founded upon a claim against George W. Adams and David B. Young, composing the firm of Adams & Young. Both defendants appeared, but by separate attorneys. After an amendment of the complaint the defendant Adams withdrew his answer in writing, and consented to the entry of judgment by default, and, the defendant Young having failed to answer, a judgment was entered against both. Subsequently the defendant Young moved to open the default as to him, and an order was made vacating that judgment accordingly, and giving him leave to answer. He answered by setting up the judgment…
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- Heckemann v. YoungNew York Supreme Court · 1890