Ex parte Fulton
New York Supreme Court
Fulton obtained judgment before a justice of Steuben eounty, against Zimmurman, who appealed to the Steuben O. P. By mistake, the appeal bond did not contain the name of the surety in the body of "the bond, any where; but he signed and Sealed; and the bond was perfect in every other respect. Fulton made a motion in the G. P. to quash the appeal ' on that ground; which was denied. A motion was now made for a mandamus commanding • the court below to quash the appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
*Ouria.
The only question is, whether this bond be
valid and binding on the surety without his being named .in it. We think it is. It is enough in any contract, that the intent of the party clearly appear, though it be not expressed fully and particularly. A full intent to be bound by the terms of this bond, is plain from the act of executing it. This view of the case is not only reasonable, but is supported by the authorities. (Dobson v. Keys, Cro. Jac. 261; Smith v. Crooker, 5 Id. 538, 540.) Both cases cited are in point. [1]
Motion denied.
See N. Y. Dig. vol. 1, tit. Appeal.
2Cited by8 opinions
- Dore v. CoveyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1859
- Blackmer v. DavisMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1880
- Campbell v. RoteringSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Scheid v. LeibshultzIndiana Supreme Court · 1875
- Esselstyn v. McDonaldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1904
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