Legal Opinion
Nichols v. Levy
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided April 22, 1867PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
72 U.S. 433 (____)
5 Wall. 433
NICHOLS
v.
LEVY.
Supreme Court of United States.
Messrs. Carlisle and McPherson, for J.B. and J. Nichol, appellants.
Messrs. Bradley and Wilson, contra.
2Opinion of the Court · SwayneJustice Swayne
If the determination of this case depended upon the general principles of jurisprudence, the result must necessarily be in favor of the appellees. It is a settled rule of law that the beneficial interest of the cestui que trust, whatever it may be, is liable for the payment of his debts. It cannot be so fenced about by inhibitions and restrictions as to secure to it the inconsistent characteristics of right and…
3Cited by35 opinions
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