Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Advocates Charles F. Tabor, E.T. Lovatt L. Laflin Kellogg for James C. Carter, Elihu Root Austen G. Fox See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. JOHN O'BRIEN et al., Appellants, v. THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COMMONALTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Respondent. Reported 139 N.Y. 543. Per Curiam opinion for denial of motion. All concur, except O'BRIEN, J., not voting; EARL, J., concurring in result. Motion denied.