Legal Opinion

Wolcott v. Schenck

New York Supreme Court

Decided February 15, 1862PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Motion to set aside a sale, and for a re-sale of mortgaged premises.

1Opinion of the Court

Emott, Justice.

I find nothing in these affidavits to sustain the imputation of bad faith to the plaintiff, or the charge of wilful misconduct against the referee. The question is simply one of regularity and conformity to the rules of the court, and the principles which govern its procedure. The parties to a foreclosure suit, and especially those interested in the equity of redemption as owners or subsequent incumbrancers, have a right to insist that the property shall be sold in the manner and according to the rules established and adhered to by the court, as most likely to produce the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Lamerson v. MarvinNew York Supreme Court · 1850
  2. American Insurance v. OakleyNew York Court of Chancery · 1841
  3. Griswold v. FowlerNew York Supreme Court · 1857
  4. In re TurnerNew York Supreme Court · 1851

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Andrews v. . O'MahoneyNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  2. Steinhardt v. CunninghamNew York Supreme Court · 1890

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