Legal Opinion

Thompson v. Connell

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided April 19, 1897PublishedCited by 40 opinions

From Multnomah: Loyal B. Stearns, Judge. Suit in equity by B. H. Thompson against Thomas Connell and the Sheriff of Multnomah County to restrain the enforcement'of a certain judgment because it was entered by fraud and deceit. Plaintiff also showed that he had a good defense to the original law action in which the objectionable judgment had been entered. A demurrer to the complaint was sustained.

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Wolverton.

This is a suit commenced May 30,1895, to set aside a judgment of the Circuit Court of Multnomah County obtained by Connell against Thompson in an action at law, and, in the meantime, to restrain the enforcement of the same by execution, which judgment it is alleged was obtained by fraud. The fraud complained of is set forth in substance as follows: That after the commencement of the action the plaintiff therein, who is one of the defendants here, and one Charles Hirstel, with intent to deceive the plaintiff, the defendant therein, and induce him not to employ…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Bailey v. TaaffeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1866
  2. Craig v. SmithSupreme Court of Missouri · 1877
  3. Askren v. SquireOregon Supreme Court · 1896
  4. White v. Northwest Stage Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1873
  5. Willett v. MillmanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883

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3Cited by40 opinions

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  3. Lake v. LakeWyoming Supreme Court · 1947
  4. Carmichael v. CarmichaelOregon Supreme Court · 1921
  5. Nelson v. MeehanCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1907

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