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Sheldon v. Dalton

Supreme Court of California
Nov 1, 1880
57 Cal. 19 (Cal. 1880)

Opinion

         Department One

         Appeal from a judgment for the plaintiffs, in the Sixth District Court, County of Sacramento. Reed, J.

         The appeal was taken by Thomas L. Acock and others, Intervenors.

         COUNSEL:

         A. P. Catlin, and S. M. Wilson, for Appellant.

          H. C. Beatty, A. C. Freeman, and J. W. Armstrong, and John T. Carey in proper person, for Respondent.


         OPINION          The Court:

         There were two plaintiffs in this case, one of whom died before this appeal was taken. There was no suggestion of the death, and no substitution of the personal representative of the deceased plaintiff. It is conceded that the appeal was prematurely taken, and the motion to dismiss is granted.

         Appeal dismissed without prejudice.


Summaries of

Sheldon v. Dalton

Supreme Court of California
Nov 1, 1880
57 Cal. 19 (Cal. 1880)
Case details for

Sheldon v. Dalton

Case Details

Full title:W. C. SHELDON v. C. F. DALTON

Court:Supreme Court of California

Date published: Nov 1, 1880

Citations

57 Cal. 19 (Cal. 1880)

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