Maynard v. Tilden

This is a bill in equity against Samuel J. Tilden, which was originally brought in the name of James M. Wilkinson, as assignee in bankruptcy of William L. Wetmore. Upon the resignation of said Wilkinson, and the election and qualification of Matthew H. Maynard in his stead, the latter was admitted to prosecute the action.

The facts in the ease which are found to have been proved, and to be true, are as follows:

William L. Wetmore, a citizen of the state of Michigan, and residing in the city of Marquette therein, was adjudicated a bankrupt by the district court of the United States for the…