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Penfield v. CarpenderPenfield v. Carpender

New York Supreme Court
Aug 15, 1816
Reporters:
.Per-Curiam.

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Case Details

Case Name: Penfield v. Carpender
Court Name: New York Supreme Court
Date Published: Aug 15, 1816
Citation: 13 Johns. 350
Court Abbreviation: N.Y. Sup. Ct.
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