Legal Opinion · Concurrence

The Heirs, Etc., of J.J. Williamson v. R. Buchannan

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided August 6, 1814Published

1Concurrence

Without giving a minute detail of the case, as has been done by the other member of the Court, it is only necessary for me to offer such additional observations as have occurred. With the reasoning adopted I perfectly concur.

On the third position, in relation to the propriety of granting a new trial, impressions and opinions are entertained respecting the proper method of ascertaining boundary in this case, which forms the main ground of decision with me. In fixing the boundaries of Buchannan's grant for 1800 acres, the testimony of William Edmondson is important. In the year 1806, long…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Ward v. ClarkNew York Supreme Court · 1806
  2. Van Gorden v. JacksonCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1809
  3. Lessee of M'Rhea v. PlummerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1807
  4. Jackson ex dem. Clark v. ReevesNew York Supreme Court · 1805
  5. People v. BrownNew York Supreme Court · 1803

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