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· 11/11/1889

Donaghy v. Gill

Citations

  • 130 Pa. 296
  • 18 A. 642
  • 1889 Pa. LEXIS 1185

Syllabus

<p>In an action upon a recognizance entered into in partition proceedings, no more can be recovered than is therein stipulated to be paid. If the plaintiff be in fact entitled to a larger amount, the recognizance must first be amended before the suit therefor can be maintained.</p>

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  • substantial evidence of one of three reasons given for discharge held sufficient to support finding of willful misconduct

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Judges: Geeen, Green, McCollum, Mitchell, Sterrett, Williams

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