New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-14
pOIyGs IN OUR LAW COURTS SATURDAY.

CouRr OF COMMON PlEAs-rhe People Of the state
Of NewYork vs. James g Uuer. The defendant became
security 70 the Aims House Commissioners ihs, Eckhsrd,
-tauzenback would support his wife Adene snd three
children which i, il said he failed TO do although having
the means and scion brought TO recover 500 the
amount ofthe bond There have been two trials Of the
case in which the Jury each time found for Plaintiff
The frs, verdict set aside Motion IA also made 10
SO, aside the verde, the last trial The Court IN CIV
in its decicison said motion for nonsuit was made
on the ground lsi that the husband kept house after the
recognizance. and the wife should have gone 70 him
thereafter be supported I'd. that there was no ex
pendture by the Commissioners of the Aims House ON
her account Upon the first point there was sufficient
evidence send the the Jury The attempt 70
send the wife unarc Asylum. she was not insane
OF itself which would justify her with
drawing from the house or at least render necessary
10 submit the proprety of such Withdrawal TO the Jury
As to the % point tits necessary 10 shew any eSpen
dure by the Commissioners TO enable the plaintiffs 70
recover The recognzsnce 10 forfeited the husband
commits any Of the acts constituting breach OF H.
verdict for Plaintiff, confirmed. with cost
William Lynch vs William H. Merria-Mr. L. purchas
ed Of Mr. NJ. for $1,000 lot IL by 80 with dwelling
house upon H. JacksOn-sireeL Brooklyn. being war
rsned free from assessments or incumbrance except
mortgage Of $500 Mr.. L. afterwards discovered that
piece ofthe lot - by 20 had been sold for So under
Brooklyn Cooperation Sale for assessments lie brought
action OF deceit recover damages and the jury award
ed him the whole 5000 which he psid he retaining -
Motion is made to set the verdict aside The court re
marked Nor do We think would be justified
I'M setting aside the verdict the ground OF excessive
damages The land sold tor $1,000 subject TO
mortgage of $500 was ~ feet front and rear by -
deep and LETT but - feet 'front.' bu, little more than
one fourth Of the whole. AZ there was mortgage OF
$500 the Jury doubtless regarded the remaining part az
OF little or no value to the plaintiff and gave him a. dam
ages the full amout OF The consideration paid
Verdict confirmed with costs.
Caroline L. Uood va. Ddabl H. Nish-Oticer Nash
levied upon property claimed by Mrs. w at house in
Greenwich street executions against her father and
she repeyned On the trial the jury could not agree,
and an arran cement made by which Mr. n paid Mrs
a,.ls 70 .fnn hnr fe
The attorney of Mrs w, however. contended that the
money should have been paid to him, In order that he
he might take his costs He went on as II no settle
ment had been made took inquest, and issued execu
On against Mr. ~ Motion Is made TO have the proceed
ngs said The court decision stated that the lien
for attorneys fees next TO Offset and II an attempt
made by the parties deprive him OF his Just fees he
has a right 10 proceed. Order At chambers confirmed
Ransom Parker vs.. James l.. PdrshdA Judgment Tor
plsinuf demurrer.
Nathaniel Marks VS.. Isaac RanRs Order affirmed eS
cept the disbursement the same not having been stated
in amount
4. : CIRCUIT CorRr.-Smih va. Ericcsos.-Acton to
damages for alleged violation OF propeller ana
location in the dead wood (already referred to- The
jury being all night could not agree and were
discharged.
CIRcurt CouRr-Thc case of Foster & Co. vs.. Marine
Insurance Co, $4,000, insured on the snip
Azea. Is yet undecided.
Judge Edmonds being required by the Supreme Court
10 hold the sixth circuit inquest and the criminal cacn
dsr likely 10 occupy the next week, there VIII be no
more civil causes taken up.
COMMON PIEAs-The summer Campaign. similar TO
that of last year. has been announced During the re
August the Court will be open for the issuing OF
process and argument will be- heard every Saturday but
no defaults argument will be allowed in that month.
SUPERIOR COURT Brand rs. Judsoa.--Ihe verdict oi
$500 given by the Jury in action for loss OF services
OF a young girl an apprentice Of Miss Brand on the
ground OF alleged seduction has been reduced by the
Judges by consent OF counsel 10 500 An action for
the alleged seduction is pending in the Circuit Court