Skinner v. White
New York Supreme Court
• Appeal from special term, Westchester county. Action by Halcyon Skinner against Harriet S. White. Complaint dismissed. From an order directing a retaxation of costs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPratt, J.
This action proceeded to a trial before a referee. Plaintiff rested, and the defendant put in some testimony. Defendant then moved for leave to amend her answer by setting up a new *385and additional defense. The court, at special term, granted the motion, and made an order whereby the defendant was permitted to amend her answer nunc pro tune upon condition that, she pay to plaintiff all the taxable costs of the motion. In case the costs were not paid, and the defendant failed to accept said condition, the motion was denied, with $10 costs. Defendant thereupon paid to plaintiff the costs up to…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Bowen v. SweeneyNew York Supreme Court · 1892
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