Watson v. Ross
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal by the plaintiff, Samuel S. Watson, from a judgment of the Supreme Court in favor of the defendant, entered in the office of the clerk of the county of New York on the 16th day of February, 1915, upon the decision of the court dismissing the complaint, both sides having agreed that certain issues be taken from the jury and decided by the court.
1Opinion of the Court
Dowling, J.:
Appeal from a judgment in favor of defendant dismissing the complaint on the ground that this action was barred by a judgment rendered in the United States Circuit Court for the District of Colorado, in a former action between the same parties. The present action is brought to secure the return of $15,000 paid by plaintiff to defendant pursuant to the following agreement:
*789“New York, March 15, 1909.
“Samuel S. Watson, Esq.,
“ 10 Wall Street, New York, N. Y.:
“-Dear Sir.— Regarding the ‘Esmeralda’ properties near Silverton, confirming our conversation and in consideration of your making…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- De Sollar v. HanscomeSupreme Court of the United States · 1895
- Marsh v. . MastertonNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Rowland v. HobbyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898
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