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1 Cai. Cas. 22

Sheffield v. Watson

New York Supreme Court

Decided May 15, 1803

New York Supreme Court · decided 1803-05-15

<p>A mistake by an attorney, of a rule of practice may prevent judgment as in case of nonsuit for not going to trial, but will not excuse costs.</p>

Decided 1803-05-15

Radcliff, J.

¶1Acting under that belief, he did not prepare himself.

¶2Hopkins asked for a stipulation and costs.

Per Curiam.

¶3The excuse is certainly not sufficient to exonerate from costs. If admitted in one case, it must be in all; and, however the good faith of the plaintiff’s com duct, and our belief of it, may deny the judgment moved for, to refuse costs would do away the effect of the rule. The plaintiff must stipulate.(a)

¶4On stipulation and costs, motion denied.

¶5See Russell v. Ball, post, 252.

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