Frisbie v. Whitney

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1870-03-21

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Mr. Justice MILLER, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court. Frisbie having become possessor of the legal title to the land in controversy, the complainant, Whitney, claims that he shall be compelled to convey it to him, because he has the superior equity; for this is a suit in a court of equity, founded on its special jurisdiction in matte…

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