Perrine v. Broadway Bank
Supreme Court of New Jersey
On appeal from an order, in Broadway Bank v. Perrine, advised by Vice-Chancellor Van Fleet, who delivered the following opinion: The facts on which the complainant relies to show that the defendants have willfully disobeyed the order of the court are not disputed. It is unnecessary, therefore, to consider whether or not the petition is properly verified.
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On appeal from an order, in Broadway Bank v. Perrine, advised by Vice-Chancellor Van Fleet, who delivered the following opinion: The facts on which the complainant relies to show that the defendants have willfully disobeyed the order of the court are not disputed. It is unnecessary, therefore, to consider whether or not the petition is properly verified. The subpoena in this case was served on the defendants on the 15th day of February, 1893, and returned on the 28th of the same month. The defendants have, therefore, been in court since February 28th last. The order requiring the defendants…
1Opinion of the CourtBeasley, C. J.
On this appeal, but a single question is presented for solution..
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