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White v. McCall

White v. McCall, 1 N.J.L. 110 (1791)
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Supreme Court of New Jersey · State Highest Courts
Decided
September 15, 1791
Judges
Cur
Citations
1 N.J.L. 110
Headnotes
1. In an action on the case for damages, if the judgment be entered by the justice in these words, “I give judgment for £ — , debt,’’ the word debt is mere surplusage, and shall not affect the judgment. 2. Where there is an appeal depending, the court will not, on certiorari, affirm or reverse the judgment.
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' Certiorari to Justice-. •The reason assigned for reversing the judgment in this case was, that the action was case, and the judgment ran in these words: “ I give judgment for £ — , debt, and £ — , costs;” whereas, the judgment should have been for damages.

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As to the word debt in the render of the judgment, it may be rejected as surplusage.

Two reasons were assigned for quashing the execution. 1st. Because it was issued before the expiration of the time allowed by law where the defendant has freehold security. 2d. That the justice issued it after an appeal prayed and agreed to by the justice. For these reasons the court set aside the execution; but it appearing the defendant below prayed an appeal, which was granted by the justice, the court said they would not affirm or reverse the judgment until the appeal was legally determined.

Cited in Meeker v. Potter, 2 South. 588 .

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