New York Court of Chancery October 1, 1817 (Lawrence v. Dale)

The Chancellor.

The representatives of Fulton, and the two Livingstms, place their defence on very different grounds. The latter deny that Fulton had any authority to bind them, in whatever responsibility he may have incurred in his negotiations with the complainants.

I shall first consider the demand as it respects the defendants, Edward and Robert Livingston.

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