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Sexias & Sexias v. Woods
New York Supreme Court
2 Caines 48 (1804)
- Written by Emily Laird, JD
Facts
Woods (defendant) received wood that Woods thought was expensive brazilletto wood. Woods was unaware that the wood was actually inexpensive peachum wood. Woods then advertised the wood as brazilletto and sold the wood to Sexias and Sexias (plaintiffs). The agent of Sexias and Sexias was present when the wood was delivered and was free to inspect the wood. Woods showed Sexias and Sexias his original purchase invoice, which stated the wood was brazilletto. Later, Sexias and Sexias realized the wood was peachum wood and asked to return the wood for a refund. Woods refused. The lower court determined Woods was liable to Sexias and Sexias and rendered a verdict against Woods.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Thompson, J.)
Concurrence (Kent, J.)
Dissent (Lewis, C.J.)
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