The Superior Court of New York City April 14, 1892 (Boehm v. Lies)

By the Court.—Dugro, J.

This is an appeal by the defendants from a judgment and an order denying a motion for a new trial.

The plaintiff’s claim was based upon a written agreement in the following terms, signed by the parties to this action:

“New York, Jan. 9, 1888.

“ In consideration of one dollar to each another in hand paid, David J. Boehm and George P. Lies & Co.