Hauenstein v. Lynham

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1880-01-19

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Mr. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion of the court. Solomon Hauenstein died in the city of Richmond in the year 1861 or 1862, intestate, unmarried, and without children. The precise date of his death is not material. At that time, he owned and held considerable real estate in the city of Richmond. An inquisition of escheat was prosecuted by the eseheator…

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