WRIGHT v. ELLISON


68 U.S. 16 (1863)

1 Wall. 16

WRIGHT v. ELLISON.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Carlisle and Cox for the appellant, Wright:

Messrs. Bradley and Chetwood contra:


Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

The determination of the case depends upon the solution of the question whether the complainant has shown himself entitled to an equitable lien upon the fund, to which the controversy relates.

The instrument executed by Goodrich, the master of The Caspian, to Zimmerman, Frazier & Co., we think it quite clear, contemplated only judicial proceedings, and the disposition...

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