In re the Estate of Harris
Orphan's Court of Delaware
1Opinion of the Court
Carey, Judge:
The only question to be determined is whether or not this court should direct the payment of Wolfe’s judgment *593out of the moneys belonging to Harris. The validity of that judgment has not been questioned. The present discussion might therefore possibly be resolved in a rather summary manner. If Harris wants to pay the debt, he should have no objection to its payment by the executor; if he does not want to pay the debt, he is then in the position of asking this court—a court which acts according to equitable principles—to assist him in avoiding a lawful obligation. However, as that…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Carlisle v. ParkerSuperior Court of Delaware · 1936
- First National Bank v. AndrewsCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1942
- Cornog v. CornogCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1869
- Kolars v. BrownSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1909
- Spruance v. DarlingtonCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1894
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3Cited by7 opinions
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