Baldwin v. Williamson

Decided March 30, 1824

New York Court of Chancery · decided 1824-03-30

Both parties reside in New-Jersey; upon which Mr. Warner moved for security for costs, and suggested as a reasonable amount. objected, that by the rules of the court, the solicitor is liable to the extent of .f 100, and more can not he granted, without special cause shown. No such cause appearing here, the motion will he denied.

Decided 1824-03-30

The Court.

¶1Though the solicitor is ultimately liable, the defendant is not compellable to resort to him. The defendant is entitled to security for costs, in all cases, against an absent complainant.

¶2As no special circumstances are shown, take an order for security in one hundred dollars.