BANK v. KENNEDY


84 U.S. 19 (1872)

17 Wall. 19

BANK v. KENNEDY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Hubley Ashton and W.D. Davidge, for the plaintiffs in error; Messrs. R.T. and W.M. Merrick, contra.


Mr. Justice BRADLEY delivered the opinion of the court.

The first and second errors assigned are that the plaintiff, who is a receiver appointed by the comptroller of the currency under the fiftieth section of the National Banking Law, is not entitled to bring suit without the authority or direction of the said comptroller — which is not alleged or shown in this case; and that the action cannot be maintained by the receiver...

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