Case Name: Justus Allen et al. vs. Homer Collins, et al.
Court: New York Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1845-09
Citations: 1 How. Pr. 251
Docket Number: 
Parties: Justus Allen et al. vs. Homer Collins, et al.
Judges: 
Reporter: Howard's Practice Reports
Volume: 1
Pages: 251–251

Head Matter:
Justus Allen et al. vs. Homer Collins, et al.
A plaintiff in interest, being a non resident, is required to file security for costs, where it appears the plaintiffs on the record are insolvent.
Motion by defendants that security for costs be filed, fyc.—The motion in this case was on the part of the defendants; that Alanson Allen, the plaintiff in interest, file security for costs, and that all proceedings on the part of plaintiffs be stayed until such security be filed, &c. It appeared that the plaintiffs on the record had, prior to the commencement of the action, assigned the demand on which the suit was brought to Alanson Allen, a resident of the state of Vermont, that the suit was commenced by the directions of the latter and prosecuted for his benefit, and that the plaintiffs on the record are insolvent.
J. Newland, Lefts Counsel. Dean & Newland, Lefts Atty.
S. Stevens, Plffs Counsel. C. Stevens, Plffs Atty.

Opinion:
Defendants insisted, that inasmuch as it is provided by 2 R. S. 515, § 47, that suits brought by an assignee or person beneficially interested in the recovery, is liable for costs to defendant if the suit fails, that the plaintiff in interest in this case, being a non-resident, should file security for costs, it being shown that plaintiffs on the record are insolvent.
Beardsley, Justice.
Granted the motion, costs to abide the event.