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Rousseau v. Bleau

New York Supreme Court

Decided May 21, 1891PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from circuit court, Rensselaer county. Action by John Rousseau, administrator of Mary Rousseau, deceased, against Jennie Bleau and others.

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Appeal from circuit court, Rensselaer county. Action by John Rousseau, administrator of Mary Rousseau, deceased, against Jennie Bleau and others. The plaintiff, as administrator, recognizes the validity of certain claims made against the estate of his intestate, alleges tlie inadequacy of personal assets to pay the same, and that, unless the real estate conveyed by tlie deceased in her life-time can be readied, the estate is insolvent; and charges in his complaint the fraudulent transfer of the real estate by his intestate, and asks, in his own behalf, as administrator, and of the creditors…

1Opinion of the CourtMayham, J.

The evidence offered by the plaintiff in this case is snbstantially like that on a former trial, upon which this court held, in setting aside a nonsuit and ordering a new trial, “that the evidence was sufficient to put the defendant upon'her defense.” 8 N. Y. Supp. 823. That decision establishes the right of the plaintiff to recover in this"form of action, and relieves this court from the consideration of that question at this time, and makes it. only necessary to inquire whether the defendant by her proof established a valid defense, and also whether the trial court erred in his rulings upon…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Fisher v. . HallNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
  2. Harvey v. . McDonnellNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  3. Stilwell v. HubbardNew York Supreme Court · 1838
  4. In re McCarthy's WillNew York Supreme Court · 1889
  5. Hinman v. BoothNew York Supreme Court · 1839

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Bowers v. CottrellIdaho Supreme Court · 1908
  2. Tiger v. LozierSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1927
  3. Knox v. KearneyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1919
  4. McIntyre v. CostelloNew York Supreme Court · 1889

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