Yates v. Lansing

Decided 1810-02-15

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Kent, Ch. J. There is a point of very great importance, arising on the pleadings in this cause, which was not argued or decided in the case of Mr. Tates, on the habeas corpus ; that is, whether the chancellor, while acting officially and judicially, is responsible, in this action, for what he has done as chancellor. Kent, Ch. J. I consider the point as of so much im…

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