Legal Opinion

McConnell v. Barber

New York Supreme Court

Decided May 4, 1895PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from special term, Cortland county. Action by Loretta McConnell against George F. Barber and Marcellie I." Barber to set aside a deed as in fraud of creditors. The complaint was dismissed, with costs, and plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtMartin, J.

This was an action in the nature of a creditors’ bill. Its purpose was to set aside a deed given by George F. Barber to the defendant Marcellie I. Barber. The defendants were husband and wife. The special term found that the deed was made in good faith, without any intent to hinder, delay, or defraud the creditors of George F. Barber, the judgment debtor; that it was based upon a good and sufficient consideration; held that the conveyance in question was valid; and directed a judgment accordingly, with costs. The appellant contends that the findings of the trial court were against the weight…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Baird v. . Mayor, Etc., of City of N.Y.New York Court of Appeals · 1884
  2. Barnard v. . GantzNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
  3. Westerlo v. . De WittNew York Court of Appeals · 1867
  4. Crane v. . BaudouineNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
  5. Lowery v. . ErskineNew York Court of Appeals · 1889

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Lockren v. RustanNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1899
  2. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. v. United Traction Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1938
  3. In re the Estate of EwaldNew York Surrogate's Court · 1940
  4. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. v. United Traction Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1938

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