Sandford v. Handy
New York Supreme Court
This was an action of covenant, tried at the Oswego circuit, in June, 1839.. It was brought upon certain articles drawn up for the formation of a joint stock company, in reference to certain real estate.
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This was an action of covenant, tried at the Oswego circuit, in June, 1839.. It was brought upon certain articles drawn up for the formation of a joint stock company, in reference to certain real estate. The articles bear date on the 1st of July, 1836, and are in these words: “Whereas, Lewis H. Sandford, of Skaneateles, in the county of Onondaga, and state of New-York, is seized in fee and possessed of the several tracts, pieces and parcels of land, situate in the village of Oswego, in the county of Oswego, and state aforesaid, set forth and described in the schedule here- [ *261 ] unto…
1Opinion of the Court
Nelson, Ch. J.
*By the Court, The counsel for the defend- [ *265 ] ant, in opening the defence, among other grounds, stated that he should prove that the signature of his client, as well as others to the articles declared upon, were procured by fraudulent and false representations as to the cost of the property, and the location and value thereof; and also in respect to the individuals who had signed or agreed to sign, and their interests therein. In the course of the trial, he offered proof of the. several matters stated in his opening ; and that the false representations were made by- the agent…
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