5 Johns. 111
Decided November 15, 1809
New York Supreme Court · decided 1809-11-15
ON certiorari, from a justice’s court. Van Vleet brought an action of debt against Thayer, -before the justice, for having an execution, as a constable, in favour of the plaintiff against one John Ralye, 'and neglecting to execute it, according to law.
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Decided 1809-11-15
Cited by 5 later decisions — most recently July 1917
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¶1The evidence was sufficient to justify the verdict; and the fact of the justice going to the jury and answering the question of law put to him, is not an irregularity for which the verdict ought to be set aside. There was in this case no semblance of abuse; and the consent of the parties may be inferred.
¶2Judgment affirmed.