Burt v. Wilson
California Supreme Court
Appeal from the District Court, Second Judicial District, Butte County. The plaintiff appealed from the judgment. The other facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court,
Shafter, J.
This action was brought by Walker, in his lifetime, to compel the execution of a trust, or, alternatively, to enforce a vendor’s lien.
The complaint alleges that on or about the 6th of January, 1862, Walker and J. C. Wilson were partners in business, and were about closing up their partnership affairs; that the firm was embarrassed with debts and that some of the creditors had commenced attachment suits against the firm ; that by-reason of the dissipated habits of Walker, and with a view to a more speedy liquidation of their debts, Walker executed to Wilson a deed,…
2Cited by19 opinions
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- Jamison v. HydeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1903
- Holmes v. AndersonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1928
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