Argued November 24, 1873
Decided December 9, 1873
Julien T. Davies and Rufus W. Peckham for the appellant.
S.O. Shepard for the respondent.
GROVER, J., reads for reversal of order granting a new trial; also for overruling exception, and for judgment in favor of defendant on nonsuit.
All concur.
Ordered accordingly.
Full title:ANNA M. McCLURE, Executrix, etc., Respondent, v . THE MUTUAL LIFE…
Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Date published: Dec 9, 1873
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