Case Name: Jackson, on the demise of Elkanah Watson, v. John Marsh
Court: New York Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1803-08
Citations: 1 Cole. & Cai. Cas. 210
Docket Number: 
Parties: Jackson, on the demise of Elkanah Watson, v. John Marsh.
Judges: 
Reporter: Coleman & Caines' Cases
Volume: 1
Pages: 210–211

Head Matter:
Jackson, on the demise of Elkanah Watson, v. John Marsh.
W. WOODS moved, on the common affidavit, for judgment as in case of nonsuit for not proceeding ' to trial.
Emott
resisted it by a counter affidavit, setting forth that the cause was duly noticed for Cayuga county, but, nine days before the trial, the defendant served a notice to produce papers, which were in Albany.
Emott
stated some circumstances tending to show tricking practice, but nothing of that sort appeared by the affidavit.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
What is the distance from the conn'ey court in Cayuga, to Albany ?
Emott. One hundred and eighty miles.
Per Curiam. The plaintiff must stipulate and pay costs. There is no proof of want of time.