KERR v. WATTS


19 U.S. 550 (1821)

6 Wheat. 550

KERR et al. v. WATTS.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 15, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The Attorney-General and Mr. Scott, for the appellants.

Mr. Doddridge and Mr. Hardin, contra.


Mr. Justice JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the Court.

This cause has its origin in the case decided in this Court between Watts and Massie, in the year 1810.

That suit came up from the Kentucky District, and was prosecuted there because Massie, the defendant, then resided in that State, and either was, or was supposed...

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