MOSS v. RIDDLE


9 U.S. 351 (1809)

5 Cranch 351

MOSS v. RIDDLE & CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 13, 1809.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. Lee and Swann, for the plaintiff in error.

E.J. Lee and Jones, contra.


MARSHALL, Ch. J. delivered the opinion of the court to the following effect:

It is admitted by the counsel in this case, that a bond cannot be delivered to the obligee as an escrow. But it is contended that where there are several obligees constituting a copartnership, it may be delivered as an escrow to one of the firm. The court, however, is of opinion that a delivery to one is a delivery to all. It can never be necessary...

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