Holden v. Trust Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
Appeal from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Swayne
This record presents no ground for controversy as to the facts, and only one legal point that requires consideration. But for the importance of that point as a matter of local law we should dispose of the case without, a formal opinion.
On the 18th of October, 1870, at the city of Washington, Charles H. Holden, the appellant, made his promissory note of that date to John B. Wheeler, or order, for $5,000¡ payable four years from date at the Bank of Washington, with interest at the rate of ten per cent, payable semi-annually. On the same day he executed to David L. Eaton a deed of trust of…
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