Caldwell's adm'r v. Shepherd's heirs
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
chancery. JSrvor to the Washington Circuit: William L. Kelly, Judge. Champerty and Maintenance. Sheriff. Liens. Attorneys. Maxims.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Bibb
In March, 1822, James Caldwell exhibited his bill against Shepherd’s heirs, Benjamin Chapeze and Charles A. Wickliffe, to collect a balance upon a compromise, between himself and Adam Shepherd, whereby he claimed a debt of $1,500, against Adam Shepherd, and a lien upon certain lands for the payment of it; Charles A. Wickliffe, being the trustee selected by himself, as the depository of his lien and security, upon the compromise.
By his bill and exhibits, and answer to interrógalo-ries, itppears that he had extorted the compromise, from Adam Shepherd by purchases, whilst in office of deputy…
2Cited by1 opinion
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