Eagan v. Stevens

Bocees, J.:

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered by the Albany County Court in favor of the plaintiff.

The material facts of the case are as follows: In 1881, the defendant was recorder of the city of Cohoes, and in August of that year - one McClellan was brought before him charged with being a disorderly person. McClellan applied for a postponement of the trial. His application was granted on giving bail for his future appearance, fixed at $200. Instead of giving the requisite bail, he deposited with the defendant, the recorder, $200 in currency in lieu thereof. McClelland failed to…