The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-23
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Judge Larremore yesterday entered an order OPEN
ing the default IN the case OF Edward Wilson Ben
jam!n Wood condition that the defendant appear
and DO examined before trial on the 9th inst.
Judge Benedict will open the criminal branch OF the
United States Circuit Court tnis morning. There
some dozen Of the whskcy the calendar; but
It is said that It likely thoy will be called
up in view Of the dismissal OF the against Messrs
Boyd and HILL after q trial OF over = month, before
Judge Blatchi0rd yesterday
The motion TO mako the complaint more definite and
certain IN the suit brought by Joseph Eastburn against
Henry Cotton ana others, to recover $780, money
lost at defendants faro game, yesterday granted
Pleas lie holds that It should be specifically stated
under which sections Of the Gambling act SUIT Is
brought.
In The suit for divorce brought by Jacob H. Theobold
against his vile Matilda Thcobod, for divorce tho
ground OF adultery, and in which the iu lacts have
already been fully published In the HERALD Judge
Larremore, OF the Court OF Common Pleas yesterday
ordered reference to Joseph X. Bosworth to take
testimony and report to tho Court
Judge Scdgwick yesterday rendered decision 10 the
case OF George A. Boyer, trustee, against Franklin
land. Boyer claimed title from Price, who ned
the land IN 1916 The properly was sold under judg
ment, by The Sheriff. In ls47, but was redeemed by
Price IN 1648, and the defendant claims title under
the Shcrin's deed. Judge Sedgwick holds that the
sherlns deed Is void, and that The title Is in the
plaintiff.
Tho trial Of the suit Of elijah W. Carpenter against
Caleb NickersQn was commenced before Judge Larre-
more yesterday In tho Special Term OF the Court Of
Common Pleas. This suit is brought for accounting
OF sales Of mackeel made by the defendant for
the plaintiff on commission and Tor the recovery OF
81 800 alleged TO have been Incorporated by the
defendant Tho defence is that satisfactory account
ing was had and that there Is nothing due from the do
PENDANT
Judge Freedman, OF the Superior Court, yesterday
rendered decision denying the motion made before
him few days ago to vacate the order Of arrest
against Henry CLOVIS. Tho arrest WAS obtained IN a
SUIT brought by Henri Hennequln Co., OF Paris,
against Henry Clews Co., TO recover back certain
securities deposited with the latter m and which, II
IL alleged they converted to their own use.
Tho formal order appointing Joel Parker receiver OF
all the assets OF the New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance
Company in this State was died yesterday In the
County Clerks Office. Tho Court appoints William
Mitchell referee and the RECEIVERS bond Is fixed at
$4,000 Tho order also directs the National Capital
Company to the receiver all the assets OF
the New Jersey Company now IN It's possession.
The application Tor a mAndamus against the Police
Commissioners directing them 10 pay to Sergeant Ill
Ter salary Tor the t&0 months he was on duty before
hts recent dismissal from the force, was yesterday
denied by Judge Lawrence, on the ground that the
remedy lies IN an action ut law.
A rather singular termination took place yesterday
In the habcas corpus proceedings whch were insti-
tued to obtain possession of the boy Willie Martin. 1t
stipulated that all further legal proceedings should
be stayed Tor one year, and that during that period
Willie shall remain In the care OF Mrs. Ira Averi who
with the child Is 10 remain with Mrs. Martin, at Now
Haven, Conn, Mr.. +. f. Martin, tho father OF the
child 10 hold his hougc open meantime to receive the
wife and child In the event OF reconciliation between
him and his wife,
The firm Of Stanford Muller sold to Aarons L.
Miller bill OF goods amounting to $Sl7 Al, upon
twenty days tme such sale having been made to
Jacob II. Aarons, the purchaser OF Aarons Miller,
upon his representation that the latter perfectly
good would pay tho bili at the time agreed upon.
Tho bill DOT being paid SUIT was brought by Stanford
Muller against jacob H. Aarons and the came 10
trial yesterday before Judge Westbrook, holding
Supreme Court, Circuit Tho trial resulted verdict
for the plaintiff for the iull amount claimed, with an
extra allowance. Messrs. G. II. Hall and Charles h.
Chase appeared for the plaintiff and Morris S. Wise for
defendant