Case Name: Spraker against Davis
Court: New York Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1828-02
Citations: 8 Cow. 132
Docket Number: 
Parties: *Spraker against Davis.
Judges: 
Reporter: Cowen's Reports
Volume: 8
Pages: 131–132

Head Matter:
*Spraker against Davis.
Judgment had been irreeularlv obtained against the deby him in fee.
A release of the administrator of a defendant cannot affect the rights of heirs; on whose motion the judgment may be set aside notwithstanding the release.
A motion was now made in behalf of his heirs, to set aside the judgment, and all subsequent proceedings. This was answered on the part of the plaintiff by showing a release of the irregularity, and a consent that the judgment might stand, executed by the administrator of Davis.
D. Cady, for the motion.
M. T. Reynolds, contra.

Opinion:
Curia.
The release of the administrator cannot affect the rights of the heirs. The motion must be granted.
Motion granted.