Waldron v. Hopper

Decided May 15, 1795

Supreme Court of New Jersey · decided 1795-05-15

The plaintiff in error was the plaintiff below,, and had brought an action on the case against Hopper, for negligently suffering bis horses, which were in a sleigh, to run against a horse belonging to plaintiff, by which its leg was broken.

Decided 1795-05-15

Kinsey C. J.

¶1I have considered the point with a strong-leaning towards the plaintiff, and. should have felt glad to> have been able to support the action. The law is however otherwise. The case of Day v. Edwards (a)recently determined in England is conclusive, if other authorities were wanting, and I think it should govern us.

Smith J. and Chetwood J. Concurred.

¶2Judgment affirmed, (b)

¶35 T. R. 648„

¶4Note. — See 1 ’Esp. Ca."54.