HUGHES v. BLAKE


19 U.S. 453 (1821)

6 Wheat. 453

HUGHES v. BLAKE.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 10, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Pinkney, for the appellant.

Mr. Webster, and Mr. Jones, contra.


Mr. Justice LIVINGSTON delivered the opinion of the Court, and after stating the pleading, proceeded as follows.

In examining whether there be any error in the decree of the Court below, we shall have to inquire whether the plea of the respondent is proved; and if so, whether any other decree, except that of dismissing the bill, could have been made by the Court below.

In examining the question of fact, that is, whether...

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