Adrian v. Brown

This case presents a contest between a judgment creditor and the beneficiary of an alleged parol trust to which there was no reference in the deed under which the judgment debtor acquired title. The trust was sustained and given priority and the judgment creditor appeals.

The bill was filed by William L. Adrian, Bishop of the Catholic Church, to enjoin a sale under execution of the alleged trust property. The bill names as defendants W.L. Brown, the judgment creditor, and Brown Company, a corporation, the judgment debtor and holder of the legal title under the alleged parol trust.

In behalf of…