United States v. Duncan

BT THE COURT. This bill was filed by the United States to subject the lands of Gen. Duncan, deceased, to the payment of liabilities incurred by him as a security for Linn, who was a receiver of public moneys at Van-dalia, and who was a defaulter to a large amount, for which a judgment was obtained against Duncan. ’’And this bill was brought to investigate the title to the lands of Duncan's estate, ascertain the extent of his interests, and remove all embarrassments. The question now raised and discussed, and which we are to decide, is, whether the widow of Gen. Duncan is entitled to dower.…