Douglass v. Howland

Decided 1840-05-15

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By the Court, Cowen, J. The statute provides that, in the following cases, every agreement shall be void, unless such agreement, or some note or memorandum thereof expressing the consideration, be in writing, and subscribed by the party to be charged therewith : 1. Every agreement, that, by its terms, is not to be performed within one year; 2. Every special promise to answer for the de…

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