PERRIS v. HEXAMER


99 U.S. 674 (____)

PERRIS v. HEXAMER.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. J. Van Santvoord and Mr. J.J. Coombs, for the appellants, cited Jollie v. Jacques, 1 Blatchf. 618; Green v. Bishop, 1 Cliff. 199; Drury v. Ewing, 1 Bond, 540; Folsom v. Marsh, 2 Story, 100; Emerson v. Davies, 3 id. 768; Gray v. Russell, 1 id. 11; Story's Executors v. Holcombe, 4 McLean, 309; Daly v. Palmer, 6 Blatchf. 256.

Mr. Joshua Pusey for the appellee.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE delivered the opinion of the court.

The complainants are the owners of a copyright of a series of maps of the city of New York, prepared for the use of those engaged in the business of fire insurance, the title of which is as follows: "Maps of the city of New York, surveyed under the direction of insurance companies of said city, by William Perris, civil engineer and surveyor, 1852. Volume 1 comprising the 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th wards. The maps...

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