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1 N.J.L. 93

White v. Mc. Call

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Decided September 15, 1791

Supreme Court of New Jersey · decided 1791-09-15

<p>In an action *n the case for damages, if the judgment be entered by the Jus« tlcc in these words “Igive jxxdgmoixtfbr^debt, the word debt is mere surplusage and shall not affect the judgment. "Where there is an appeal depending, the court nill noton certiorari affirm or reverse the judgment.</p>

Decided 1791-09-15

Per Cur.

¶1As to the word debt in the render of the judgment, it may be rejected as surplusage.

¶2Two reasons were assigned for quashing the execution. 1st Because it was issued before the expiration of the time allowed by law where the defendant has freehold security. 2d That the Justice issued it, after an appeal prayed and agreed to by the Justice. For these reasons the Court set aside the execution, but it appearing the defendant below, prayed an appeal, which was granted by the Justice, the court said, they would not affirm or reverse the judgment, until the appeal was legally determined.

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