Vigel v. Hopp
Supreme Court of the United States
Appeal from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Waite
• This is a suit in equity begun by the appellee to set aside a deed executed by her to the appellant, on the ground that the deed, though absolute on its face, was intended only as security for a. debt, which has since been paid in full. There are numerous allegations of fraud, but the" whole scope and pur pose of the suit is to-, establish a trust, and get back the property in that way. The answer denies every allegation- of fraud and trust, and insists that the deed was intended-as an absolute conveyance, and not as security. ,-This is responsive. to the bill, and before the relief can be…
2Cited by29 opinions
- Southern Development Co. v. SilvaSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Monroe Cattle Co. v. BeckerSupreme Court of the United States · 1893
- Beals v. Illinois, Missouri & Texas RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- Campbell v. Northwest Eckington Improvement Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1913
- Peeler v. LathropCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1891
24 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.