Bachman v. First-Mechanics National Bank

Gentlemen, it may be expedient if I impart to you some of my preliminary observations and solicit your views concerning them.

Manifestly, this is an application on behalf of the complainants to obtain what is equivalent to a preliminary injunction against the defendant in the respects mentioned in the prayer of the bill. It is acknowledged that the defendant is a banking association organized under the laws of the United States.

A national bank is not only created and governed but also protected by federal legislation, which the state courts must recognize and respect. I was aware that Congress…