BALDWIN v. ELY


50 U.S. 580 (1850)

9 How. 580

JOHN BALDWIN, APPELLANT, v. CHARLES ELY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

It was argued by Mr. Bibb, for the appellant, and Mr. Bradley, for the appellee.


Mr. Chief Justice TANEY delivered the opinion of the court.

This case is brought here by appeal from the decision of the Circuit Court for the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, sitting as a court of chancery.

The appellant filed his bill in that court, stating that large sums of money were awarded to him under the convention with Mexico, for which he obtained certificates, payable to him or his assigns...

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