Case ID: johns_16/html/0003-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "\n      Per Curiam.\n    ", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

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    MOTION op the part of the defendant to change rnt zv> . ° venue in this cause. The affidavit of the defendant stated, that he had a good and substantial defence on the merits ; but did not add, “ as he was advised by counsel.”
   Per Curiam.

We perceive so great a laxity in affidavits to change the venue, that we think it necessary to adopt a stricter rule than has hitherto been observed in this respect; and shall require the party, who swears to a defence, to statei <t as he is advised by counsel.”

Motion denied. 
      
       In Metcalf v. Clark, 5 Johns. Rep. 361. it wtis decided, that these words were not necessary, on a motion to change the venue.