Harkness v. Russell

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1886-11-08

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Mr. Justice Bradley, after stating the facts as above reported, delivered the opinion of the court. The first question to be considered is, whether the transaction in question was a conditional sale or a mortgage; that is, whether it was a mere agreement to sell upon a condition to be performed, or an absolute sale, with a reservation of a lien or mortgage t…

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