Baldwin v. Peet, Sims & Co.
Texas Supreme Court
Appeal from Calhoun. Tried below before the Hon. Fielding Jones. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtRoberts, J.
This case involves the question of the validity of an assignment in trust for the benefit of creditors.
The petition of Baldwin, the trustee, represents that Peet, Sims & Co. have recovered a judgment against Louis E. Salles, which they are endeavoring to satisfy, by causing their execution to be levied, on the 6th day of May, 1854, upon certain property, being goods, wares and merchandise, transferred to him by Salles, in trust, for the benefit of creditors, in February, 1854; that Salles, from misfortune, not having sufficient means to pay his debts, made this deed of assignment in trust to…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Seward v. Jackson ex dem. Van WyckCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1826
- Hendricks v. RobinsonNew York Court of Chancery · 1817
- Smith v. StrahanTexas Supreme Court · 1856
- Nicoll v. MumfordNew York Court of Chancery · 1820
- Gazzam v. PoyntzSupreme Court of Alabama · 1842
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by50 opinions
- Houston & Great Northern R. R. v. WinterTexas Supreme Court · 1876
- Alliance Milling Co. v. Eaton, Guinan & Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1894
- Irion v. MillsTexas Supreme Court · 1874
- A. Peiser & Co. v. PeticolasTexas Supreme Court · 1879
- Hudson v. C. Eisenmayer, Sr. Milling & Elevator Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1891
45 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.