Orenstein v. Kahn

Harrington J.,

delivering the opinion of the court.

The assignments of error referred to, raise the question whether the contract between Kahn and Orenstein is divisible into three separate, distinct and independent contracts, or whether it is one entire and indivisible contract, referring to three kinds of property.

The decision of this question necessarily disposes of this case and makes the consideration of any other assignments of error unnecessary.

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