Strong v. Sproul
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal by defendants from an order declaring frivolous-certain defenses set up in the answer, and ordering judgment thereon. .The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court.*—Robihsoh, J.
—This action is founded upon a claim by plaintiff, as creditor of a corporation formed under the general manufacturing act of 1848 (chap. 40), against the defendants, as trustees, for neglect to make, file and publish the yearly report required by the 12th section of that act.
- The order appealed from adjudged the third, fifth and sixth defenses, interposed by the answers of the defendants, frivolous, and gave judgment against them accordingly.
As to the third defense, that the indebtedness of the company was secured by mortgage, and as to the fifth, setting up the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Merchants' Bank of New Haven v. BlissNew York Court of Appeals · 1866
- Strong v. WheatonNew York Supreme Court · 1861
- Andrews v. MurrayNew York Supreme Court · 1861
- Brainard v. JonesNew York Supreme Court · 1855
- Mechanics' & Farmers' Bank v. DakinNew York Supreme Court · 1840
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