Bank of Mississippi v. Duncan
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from the Chancery Court of Washington County. Hon. E. STANFORD, Chancellor. . 'Tire facts sufficiently appear in the opinion of the court..
1Opinion of the Court
Simrall C. J.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
In 1843 Brown Brothers & Co. brought a suit in chancery against the Bank of Mississippi, and its directors personally, alleging that they were creditors of the bank to the amount of about $150,000, and that the officers of the bank and its directors were wasting and misapplying its assets.
Pending the litigation Charles A. Lacoste was appointed receiver, with instructions to take possession of its property, bills receivable, and assets generally. His bond, in the penalty of $300,000, with Duncan and Marshall sureties, was payable to Robert H.…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Wilkes v. DinsmanSupreme Court of the United States · 1849
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- Jourdan v. BarrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1846
- Bell v. City of West PointMississippi Supreme Court · 1875
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3Cited by16 opinions
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