Richardson v. Linney
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Appeal from the Clarke Circuit. Chancery. Case 139. Case stated in the bill. Answer of* Turpin and Richardson, and cross bill of the latter ageainst compls. and Turpin. — - Makes H. Daniel also a party. Charging cham-perty. SÍ. Daniel’s' answer denying champerty, but claiming by purchase the benefit efthe suit. Decree of the' Circuit Court.
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Appeal from the Clarke Circuit. Chancery. Case 139. Case stated in the bill. Answer of* Turpin and Richardson, and cross bill of the latter ageainst compls. and Turpin. — - Makes H. Daniel also a party. Charging cham-perty. SÍ. Daniel’s' answer denying champerty, but claiming by purchase the benefit efthe suit. Decree of the' Circuit Court. Contracts made by guardians with their wards immediately after they become of age, are regarded with suspicion by the Chancellor, and If found to have been made with a view to speculation or upon the appearance of the least unfairness, will be disregarded:…
1Opinion of the Court
Judge Beech
delivered the opinion of the Court. —
Judge Simpson did not sit in this case.
On the 24th February, 1840, Richardson was appointed the statutory guardian of Oliver Perry Linney. On the 22d February a contract had been made between Richardson and Linney, by which the latter sold and transferred to the former, a slave, and also sundry claims and money, and in a word, all his estate, in consideration of $200, to be paid shortly thereafter, and $1,000 when the latter should become of age and confirm the contract.
On the 8th January, 1841, this contract was confirmed, or rather Linney…
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