Case: Spalding v. The People of the State of New York, ex rel, Frederick F. Backus
Abbreviation: Spalding v. People ex rel. Backus
Decision Date: 1844-01
Docket Number: 
Citation: 2 How. 66
Volume: 43
Reporter: United States Reports
Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction: United States
Parties: Spalding v. The People of the State of New York, ex rel, Frederick F. Backus.
Judges: 
Pages: 66–66

Head Matter:
Spalding v. The People of the State of New York, ex rel, Frederick F. Backus.
An appeal bond given to the people or to the relator is good, and if forfeited, may be sued upon by either.
Beardsley moved to dismiss the writ of error in this • case, because Spalding had given a bond to The People of the State of New York, or Frederick F. Backus.

Opinion:
But Mr. Justice STORY
delivered the opinion of the court, and said that the bond was good, and, if forfeited, might be sued upon in the name of the people or of the relator, at the option of the government.