Legal Opinion

Marsh v. McPherson

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided April 24, 1882No. 282PublishedCited by 40 opinions

Error to the Circuit Court, of the United States for the District of Nebraska. The case is stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the Court

.Mr. Justice Matthews

delivered the opinion of the court.

This action was brought Jan. 15, 1878, by John McPherson, against James S. Marsh and Elisha C. Marsh, to .recover damages for-the breach of a contract under seal for the sale of certain real and personal property. On Oct. 16, 1877, a written agreement was entered into, by which he, in consideration of their covenants, agreed to sell and convey to them certain described real estate in Nebraska, and, in addition thereto, one-half the stock, of goods in a store belonging to him, on a parcel of the real estate. They covenanted on their part…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Benjamin v. HillardSupreme Court of the United States · 1860

3Cited by40 opinions

  1. Dushane v. BenedictSupreme Court of the United States · 1887
  2. Stillwell & Bierce Manufacturing Co. v. PhelpsSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
  3. Troitino v. GoodmanSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1945
  4. Lawrence v. PorterCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1894
  5. Tennessee Carolina Transportation, Inc. v. Strick Corp.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1973

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