Randall v. Packard
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from special term. Action by Samuel H. Bandall, an attorney, for professional services, against George W. Packard. Judgment for plaintiff. From an order denying a new trial, defendant appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtDaly, C. J.
The plaintiff is a lawyer, and the action was brought for professional services. "The value of the services was disputed, and the professional standing of plaintiff was material upon that issue. Upon cross-examination he was asked, “Were you a member of the bar in Boston?” He answered that he was. He was then asked, “Are you now?” He answered, “lam.” He was then asked, “Never disbarred in Boston?” to which he replied, “Never. I brought a certificate when I left Boston, from the clerk,— from the chief justice,—which I have in my hat. I was a member of all the courts.” No further inquiry was…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Messenger v. Fourth National BankNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1875
- Wehrkamp v. WilletNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1860