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John G. Coster v. James B. Clark et al.

New York Court of Chancery1842-05-17
2 Sarat. Ch. Sent. 38

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Decided that . . . . . . . where a decree has been made by consent or the parties, which is erroneous, it cannot be corrected by a rehearing or an appeal. That if such a decree was obtained by- fraud or corin, the remedy of the party aggrieved thereby is by an original bill.

Order of the vice chancellor dismissing appellant’s petition affirmed, with costs.