Godden v. Kimmell

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1879-04-21

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Mr. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion of the court. Statutes of limitation form part of the legislation of every government, and are everywhere regarded as conducive and even necessary to the peace and repose of society. When they are addressed to courts of equity as well as to courts of law, as they seem to be in- controversies of concurrent jurisdiction,…

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