Court Opinion

ID: 9864952
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-09-25 16:18:04.95657+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T12:36:15.383928
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Me. Justice Dexisox
specially concurring.
I concur in the result for the following reasons:
The question of jurisdiction is settled by the genéral appearance of Isham’s attorneys.
As to the claim that his presence was necessary at the first meeting of the commissioners, the substance of that requirement is that he be present at some meeting so that the commissioners may actually examine him personally; and so to be present is a privilege accorded by the law to him which he waives by absenting himself. If he is sane he has had full opportunity to appear and protect his rights. If he is insane the judgment is right.
As to mere errors, not jurisdictional, he is in no position to be heard since he has absconded and refuses to submit himself to the judgment of the county court, whether we affirm or reverse. In re Blewitt, 18 N. Y. Supp. 607.