Legal Opinion

Stapp v. Phelps

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided June 20, 1838Published

CllANCERY. From the Circuit Court for Russell County.

1Opinion

Petition for a Re-hearing.

•Ocldber 25.

If the counsel for the defendant in error could be heard again, in opposition to the claim of the plaintiff for a decree in this cause, he believes he will be able to maintain, that, upon the case made out by the complainant’s bill and the proof in the case, he cannot be entitled to a decree.

The bill alleges that the complainant borrowed from the defendant ninety eight dollars, in Commonwealth Bank notes, which were to be re-paid, with eighteen per cent, interest; and that, to secure the re-payment of the money, the conveyance of the land was made to the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Beekman v. FrostNew York Supreme Court · 1820
  2. Snelling v. UtterbackCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1809
  3. Thompson v. PattonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1824

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