Spartanburg County v. Arthur

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice! Bonham.

The history of this litigation, and the cáuses which led to it, are clearly and succinctly stated in the order of Judge Sease, from which this appeal comes to this Court. That order correctly disposes of the issues made by the appeal.

It is not seriously denied that the transactions between E. G. Miller and the Bank of 'Union created a trust in favor of the County of Spartanburg in the assets of the bank. The gist of the contention is that they did not create a trust ex maleficio which entitles the county to a preference in the…