Legal Opinion
Wright v. Ellison
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided January 25, 1864PublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
68 U.S. 16 (1863)
1 Wall. 16
WRIGHT
v.
ELLISON.
Supreme Court of United States.
Messrs. Carlisle and Cox for the appellant, Wright.
Messrs. Bradley and Chetwood contra.
2Opinion of the Court · SwayneJustice Swayne
The determination of the case depends upon the solution of the question whether the complainant has shown himself entitled to an equitable lien upon the fund, to which the controversy relates.
The instrument executed by Goodrich, the master of The Caspian, to Zimmerman, Frazier & Co., we think it quite clear, contemplated only judicial proceedings, and the disposition of the vessel, after those proceedings were successful. Zimmerman,…
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