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KETCHUM v. DUNCAN

96 U.S. 659 (1877)

KETCHUM v. DUNCAN. HAYS v. KETCHUM.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The first case was argued by Mr. George Hoadly and Mr. E.L. Andrews for the appellants, and by Mr. John A. Campbell and Mr. F.N. Bangs for the appellees.

The second case was argued by Mr. John A. Campbell and Mr. F.N. Bangs for the appellants, and by Mr. George Hoadly and Mr. E.L. Andrews for the appellees.

MR. JUSTICE STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

The principal question attempted to be raised by the appellants is, whether the deed of trust or mortgage of the railroad company, executed in 1853, is a valid security, not merely for the bonds therein described, but for the interest-coupons that fell due in May and November, 1874, and which are now held by Alexander Duncan. Assuming that the question is properly before us, we proceed directly to consider it...

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