MILES v. CALDWELL


69 U.S. 35 (1864)

2 Wall. 35

MILES v. CALDWELL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Green, in support of the decree.

Mr. Gantt, contra.


Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

1. The complainant's first proposition — that his title is good, founded on the prior mortgage, and, being the true legal title, should prevail — contains no element as it is stated, or in the facts which go to make up his title, that calls into action the powers of a court of chancery. If under the proceedings which took place in regard to the mortgage of Gallagher,

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