BOWIE v. HENDERSON


19 U.S. 514 (1821)

6 Wheat. 514

BOWIE v. HENDERSON et al.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 12, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

This cause was argued by Mr. Swann and Mr. Jones, for the appellant, and by Mr. Taylor, for the respondents.


Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court, and after stating the case, proceeded as follows:

It is perfectly clear that no such exception is contained in the statute of limitations, or in the act of Congress concerning insolvent debtors. If it is to be created at all, it must be by implication. It is contended in the first place, that the insolvent debtor, after his discharge, is to be considered in respect...

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