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Wilson v. Tiffany

3 Wend. 310 Court N.Y. Sup. Ct. English

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Wilson and another vs. Tiffany.

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It is irregular to serve a copy of an affidavit on which a foundedSprevf ous to its being swom to.

Service of papers on motions. In this case, notice of a mofjon for a commission to examine witnesses was given, . , _ . , , , r From the jurat to the affidavits produced to the court, it apPeared that it was sworn to subsequent to the time of service of what purported to be a copy on the opposite party. This wag 0¡3jecte¿t0 as irregular, and so held by the court, who said that though, under the circumstances of this case, they

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would grant thé motions such objection, in any case subsequently arising, would be sustained.[1]

Hatch Cambreling, for the motion.

J. R. Van Duzer, contra.

* A case subsequently came before the court, in which the same question arose, and they refused to entertain the motion.