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People v. Wright

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Nov 29, 1892
136 N.Y. 625 (N.Y. 1892)

Summary

In People v. Wright (136 N.Y. 625, 632) it was held that under the recent decisions of this court, there was no error in proving the defendant's declarations when examined before the coroner.

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Opinion

Argued October 20, 1892

Decided November 29, 1892

Richard L. Hand for appellant.

Francis A. Smith for respondent.



PECKHAM, J., reads for reversal.

All concur.

Judgment reversed.


Summaries of

People v. Wright

Court of Appeals of the State of New York
Nov 29, 1892
136 N.Y. 625 (N.Y. 1892)

In People v. Wright (136 N.Y. 625, 632) it was held that under the recent decisions of this court, there was no error in proving the defendant's declarations when examined before the coroner.

Summary of this case from People v. Kennedy
Case details for

People v. Wright

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v . CHARLES A. WRIGHT…

Court:Court of Appeals of the State of New York

Date published: Nov 29, 1892

Citations

136 N.Y. 625 (N.Y. 1892)
49 N.Y. St. Rptr. 70

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