Case Name: Hart against Storey
Court: New York Supreme Court of Judicature
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1806-02
Citations: 1 Johns. 143
Docket Number: 
Parties: Hart against Storey.
Judges: 
Reporter: Johnson's Reports
Volume: 1
Pages: 143–143

Head Matter:
Hart against Storey.
The insolvency of the de. fendant is a, sufficient excuse for not proceeding to trial pursuant to a notice, and tile plaintiff may discontinue without costs.
RIKER moved for judgment as in case of a nonsuit against the plaintiff, for not proceeding to trial at the last sittings in the city of New-Tork, pursuant to the notice given in this cause.
Emott contra,
read an aEdavit, stating the insolvency of the defendant, xvho had been discharged under the insolvent act.

Opinion:
Per curiam.
The plaintiff may discontinue without costs.
Rule refused.