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11 Misc. 621

McNamara v. Nolan

City of New York Municipal Court

Decided March 15, 1895

City of New York Municipal Court · decided 1895-03-15

<p>Where the complaint upon its face shows a cause of action, and the plaintiff has complied with all the requirements of the Code, leave to sue in forma, pauperis will be granted although the merits of the action are "denied by affidavits.</p>

Decided 1895-03-15

Newburger, J.

¶1This is an appeal from an order permitting the plaintiff to continue this action in formapemperis.

¶2This action was brought on the 12th day of December, 1894, and on the 14th day of January, 1895, plaintiff applied for the order appealed from on notice to defendant.

¶3The petition of the plaintiff clearly shows that he is not worth $100, and in all other respects complies with section 459 of the Code.

¶4*622It is contended, however, by the defendant that the action is not meritorious, and he submits in support of Ms contention a number of affidavits.

¶5It has been repeatedly held that issues in an action cannot be tried or disposed of by affidavits.

¶6Upon the face of the pleadings a cause of action is set out, and, as plaintiff has complied with the requirements of the Code, the order appealed from must be affirmed, with costs.

¶7Ehrlich, Ch. J., concurs.

¶8Order affirmed, with costs.

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