Case Name: Seymour's Executors vs. Strong
Court: New York Supreme Court of Judicature
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1838-02
Citations: 19 Wend. 98
Docket Number: 
Parties: Seymour’s Executors vs. Strong.
Judges: 
Reporter: Wendell's Reports
Volume: 19
Pages: 98–99

Head Matter:
Seymour’s Executors vs. Strong.
ALBANY,
Feb. 1838.
On a motion for a commission to examine witnesses, the party applying must allege in his affidavit that he has fully and fairly stated his case to counsel, and disclosed to him what he expected to prove by his witnesses.
Motion for a commission to examine witnesses. It was objected that the defendant had not alleged that he had fully and fairly stated his case to counsel, and disclosed to him the facts which he expected to prove by his witnesses. This it was contended was as necessary on this motion as on a motion to change venue.
H. II. Martin, for defendant,
A. Taber, contra.

Opinion:
By the Court,
Bronson, J.
The cases are not distinguishable. The motion must be denied.