Phelps v. McDonald

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1879-05-18

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Mr. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion of the court. ; This is an appeal in equity from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The case was ‘decided in that court upon a demurrer to the bill and amended bill of the complainant. The demurrer was sustained and the bills were dismissed. The complainant is the appellant, and the action of the court below is broug…

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