3 Johns. 319 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1808
delivered the opinion of the court. If the receipt had been in terms more explicit than it is, it would be open to explanation ; I mean that kind of explanation not directly contradictory to, but consistent with it,
We are, therefore, of opinion, that the defendant is entided to a new trial, with costs to abide the event of the suit.
Thompson, J. not having heard the argument of the cause, gave no opinion.
New trial granted.
Peake's Ev. 117, 118. 8 Term Rep. 379.