Smythe v. Henry
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western North Carolina
In Equity. Billoby George B. Smythe against R. M. Henry and others, to enjoin the defendants from prosecuting a certain action of ejectment, and to have certain deeds canceled as clouds on complainant’s title to the laud sued for in the action of ejectment.
1Opinion of the CourtDick, J.
When the pleadings and proofs in this case were read at the hearing, I was so well satisfied that the complainant was entitled to the relief that he prayed for that I declined to hear any arguments from his counsel. The argument of the counsel for the defendants was so learned, able, and logically arranged, and was urged with such' earnest confidence, that I concluded to postpone my decision until I had time to examine the anthorilies cited, and give the case my most mature consideration. The counsel on both sides have furnished me elaborate arguments and briefs, but, from the views which I…
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