Gould v. Spencer

Decided August 15, 1804

New York Supreme Court · decided 1804-08-15

In these actions, which were for libellous publications on the plaintiffs, in a paper entitled “ The Corrector,” judgments had been entered on default, and writs of inquiry executed. and inquisition… Held: and therefore could not act as an attorney where the people are not concerned. On the last point, if the notices be regular, the entry of the judgment may be any time before inquiry executed.

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Decided 1804-08-15

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Livingston, J.

¶1I concur in the decision of the court on the question in this case. But I do not say, if two persona be attorneys on the writ, one may go on with the proceedings in his name singly. Were one to die, then the right to carry on the suit would survive. On the points now *110.before us, I consider the appointment of Mr. Woodworth ■ to the place of Attorney-General, as a species of civil ■death. Therefore, on the present occasion, I agree with ■the opinions of my brethren. The defendants can take nothing by their motion.

¶2Motion refused.