2 Cow. 530 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1824
The first question upon the return is, whether the order, which was withdrawn, is to be deemed tor.clusive as to the settlement of these paupers.
Whether the convict was or was not examined, does not appear from the return to have been material. For aught that appears, there was other and competent evidence on the subject, and we will intend that there was such evidence till the contrary appears. Besides, could the question be raised collaterally, by the board of Supervisors ? It had been passed upon by a magistrate. Could his adjudication be questioned till regularly set aside ? This we are by no means prepared to accede.
The return is insufficient, and a peremptory mandamus must go.
Rule accordingly.