Capron v. Van Noorden

6 U.S. 126 (____)

2 Cranch 126

CAPRON

v.

VAN NOORDEN.

Supreme Court of United States.

Harper, for the plaintiff in error.

It is true, as a general rule, that a man cannot reverse a judgment for error in process or delay, unless he can shew that the error was to his disadvantage; but it is also a rule, that he may reverse a judgment for an error of the Court, even though it be for his advantage. As if a verdict be found for the debt, damages, and costs; and the judgment be only for the debt and damages, the defendant may assign for error that the judgment was not also for costs, although the error is…