The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-07
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slrr ne Court Chambers.
Pei ore Judge Jrrnard

ArGr~r 8 = So'aam. Rofrt rs. Nalsn L. Csapp., The
defend4nt 10 'his case employed Tho plaintiff ard anohe
LAWYER named John Percy, to got mechnocs' liz for
5000 against Rlais L,ril,rd This they noyI Get
10 do bat up hill 81 500 ag,nst their ellen, for
costs whca they brought si again-t him In the
Supreme Cont Two DAYS before the expiration OF the
time for ,he the defendant procured an order
ganin him additional time which served upo nhe
plaintiff Notwithstanding this order Percy by some
means Other got the the calendar
rad GATED, ana no one appearing, took Judgment by
de'apit
fore he Court and MAKING affidavit that the iudg
obtained bv frand, moved for order show
The counsel for the plaintiff stated that Percy had
right T. appear lawyer In the case for the
that nc had been debarred by the Supreme Court
at Albany for malpractice, but there being
proof OF the allegation the case went gu city
To-day the matter came up aeain, when Mr. Percy
aldr 81 the Court but Interrupted by the
for the plaintiff VINO stated that he held In his
hand certified copy OF the order Of the Supreme Court
Albany drharr,ng the gentleman from practicing in
anv Of the Supreme Courts in the state.
judge farnard-Such beng the case, the gentleman
has no status in this Court and will grant order
Mr.. Pcfcy-Bu, your Honor this decision OF the
Court asains, ILLEGAL. deny that the Cour, at
Albany had the power to debar and have the best
authority for saying co. i1s
JUDGE Harnard-T don't care for your opinion on that
point have proof positive here that you deharred
by the Supreme Court at Albany, and such being the
you right TO appear a lawyer IN this
In fact Won vu'ny Of q misdcmcanor Of which the
District Attorney should take cognizance.
MIR Percy-Jndge, you mistaken am party in
this and have right TO appear Notwithstanding the
action Of the court at Albany II you will only let
explain matters am sure you will change your opinion.
Judge Barnnrdlt does not appear BY your papers that
you party in thssut
Mr. Percy-Yes; but the defendant swears am.
Judge Bsrnard--Yes; and you deny 1t by your silence.
Mr. Percy-0hl that is all mistake, your Honor and
il YOU will only let me explain
Judge Barnard-No. sir; cannot listen to you any
longer Aa
". Percy-But your Honor
Judge Barnard-That will do. sir, tell you II you
say another word will fine you for contempt Of court
You have status here and cannot tolerate you any
longer
Judge Barnard--I will fine you 5000, sir for contempt
OF Court: your conduct has been insuierable.
Mr.. Percy-Will your Honor listen for q few mo-
meniss
emo air. thnndcred tho Judge; ssand IL you do not
take your scat instantly will have you sent prison
for thirty days; eli down, SIR
Percy tstil standing and undismayedl-I think your
you will oniv- afr
Judge Banard-ofacers do your duty sieze that man
and eject him from court instantly.
Mr. Percy-Hold on ~ want my papers, II you please
Look out, Mr.. OfRcer, what you are about
Judge Barnard--You remain In court II you behave
yourself but otherwise will have TO send you jail
Forthwith. The clerk will make out the order against
The ccrk then made out the order against tho offender
which read ~ follows:- ~ 4eal
A, special term Of the supreme Court Of the State Of
Nan H S'ss s New ~ z; Try ass q.
,s Hon Gsorss g =, " As matter e
hereby ordered BY the Court that the .ad John Percy be
having ocars sosaaoi:d himself
y: iss: sss :ss .s
inf ..d .nfasss Ss Court and council when
''A'' 81 GEORGE g. BxsSARD Justice suprem. Court
Mr. Percy-I suppose will have to 60 70 jail then.
Exit Percy In charge Of the Sheriff