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Story February 5, 1834

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

In the US District Court in Albany, NY, Martha Bradstreet's lawsuit against Apollos Cooper over land title in Utica concluded after six days when the jury, unable to agree after deliberating overnight, was discharged by consent on Wednesday morning.

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Mrs. Bradstreet's suits.—In the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York: sitting at Albany, the case of Martha Bradstreet vs. Apollos Cooper, involving the title to the land on which a great part of the city of Utica is built, was brought to a conclusion on Tuesday last, after occupying the Court for six days. The jury, having remained in consultation the whole of Tuesday night, came into court on Wednesday morning, stating that they had not agreed on a verdict, and that it was their opinion they could not agree. By the consent of counsel they were discharged.

N. Y. Jour. Com.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice

What keywords are associated?

Court Case Land Title Dispute Utica Jury Deadlock Bradstreet Suit

What entities or persons were involved?

Martha Bradstreet Apollos Cooper

Where did it happen?

United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York, Sitting At Albany; Utica

Story Details

Key Persons

Martha Bradstreet Apollos Cooper

Location

United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York, Sitting At Albany; Utica

Event Date

Tuesday Last

Story Details

Martha Bradstreet sued Apollos Cooper over title to land underlying much of Utica; after six days in court, the jury deliberated overnight but deadlocked and was discharged by consent on Wednesday morning.

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