Capron v. Devries
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from an order of the Circuit Court of Baltimore City (Wright, J.), making absolute a previous order nisi directing the appellant to pay a certain sum to the appellee.
1Opinion of the CourtBryan, J.
Mrs. Capron, a married woman, purchased certain real estate in the city of Baltimore at a sale decreed by a Court of Equity. Alleging a defect in the title she refused to accept and pay for it; and thereupon the Court ordered a resale at her risk and expense. On a resale the property brought less than at the former sale, and the Court passed an order that Mrs. Capron should pay the deficiency to the trustee. She has appealed.
She contends that the Court had no jurisdiction to pass such an order; and that it had no power to enter any personal decree against her, and that she is not liable on…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fowler v. JacobCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1884
- Galloway v. ShipleyCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1889
3Cited by3 opinions
- Matter of AndersonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1974
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- Mercantile Bank v. Maryland Title Guarantee Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1927