PERKINS v. DE WITT


279 A.D. 903 (1952)

Idonah S. Perkins, Respondent-Appellant, v. Clyde A. De Witt, Appellant-Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

March 25, 1952.


The alleged conversion by defendant of plaintiff's property occurred in the Philippines. The first defense pleads the benefit of a judgment of a Philippine court as to rights in the property. Plaintiff contends the Philippine judgment is not available as a defense because it has been dissipated by a decision of our Court of Appeals. Defendant was not a party to the action terminating in the decision of the Court of Appeals. That decision may be determinative of defendant...

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