New York Court of Appeals

Mary Reed, as Administratrix of Patrick Reed, Deceased, Respondent v. William H. McCord, Appellant

October 3, 1899160 N.Y. 330

Summary

The Court held that, under the New York Constitution, it lacks jurisdiction to review the sufficiency of the evidence supporting a jury verdict when the Appellate Division has unanimously affirmed the judgment. It also held that the defendant's statements made at a coroner's inquest were admissible admissions against interest. Accordingly, the judgment was affirmed.