Stokes v. Stokes
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Edward S. Stokes against William E. D. Stokes (1) to enjoin defendant from prosecuting certain actions against plaintiff; (2) that defendant be adjudged the holder of $125,000 of Hoffman House bonds and $30,000 of.
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Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Edward S. Stokes against William E. D. Stokes (1) to enjoin defendant from prosecuting certain actions against plaintiff; (2) that defendant be adjudged the holder of $125,000 of Hoffman House bonds and $30,000 of. United Lines Telegraphic bonds as security, only, for the payment of the notes sued on. in an action sought to be enjoined; (3) that defendant be adjudged to hold title to certain Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky lands as security for the payment of money; and (4) for such other and further relief in the premises as to the…
1Per curiam
On the 18th of August, 1891, the litigants entered into the following contract:
“This agreement, made the 18th day of August, 1891, between Edward S. Stokes and W. E. D. Stokes, witnesseth: Whereas, the said W. E. D. Stokes has heretofore, with the consent of said Edward S. Stokes, purchased from Cassius H. Read 1,250 shares of his preferred stock and 500 shares of his common stock of the Hoffman House, a corporation, and, with the knowledge and consent of said Edward S. Stokes, is about to purchase from said Read the remainder of his stock, to wit, 1,963 shares of common stock, or a portion…
2Cited by2 opinions
- Stokes v. StokesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1900
- Stokes v. StokesNew York Supreme Court · 1894