Hub Publishing Co. v. Richardson
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by the Hub Publishing Company against Charles A. Richardson and John A. Robinson. The summons was not served on the defendant Robinson, and he did not appear or answer, and the action proceeded against the defendant Richardson alone. He appeals from a judgment for plaintiff entered on the verdict of a jury, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtDaniels, J.
The action was brought upon an account for making and publishing prospectuses of the Victoria Hansom Cab Company, for envelopes and other things delivered by the plaintiff. It was averred in support of the liability of the defendant that the contract was made by himself and Bobinson, who was not served with the summons, for the creation of the indebtedness. This was denied on his part, and the substantial issue presented for trial was the truth of this allegation. On the part of the plaintiff, evidence was given tending to establish the fact that the defendant Bichardson, together with…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Wilcox Silver Plate Company v. . GreenNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
3Cited by1 opinion
- Blank v. PollackDistrict Court, N.D. New York · 1996