UNITED STATES v. VILLALONGA


90 U.S. 35 (____)

23 Wall. 35

UNITED STATES v. VILLALONGA.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. G.H. Williams, Attorney-General, and Mr. John Goforth, Assistant Attorney-General, for the United States, plaintiff in error:

Messrs. J.W. Denvers and C.F. Peck, contra:


Mr. Justice STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

No doubt a factor who has made advances upon goods consigned to him, may be regarded, in a limited sense, and to the extent of his advances, as an owner. Yet, in reality, he has but a lien with a right of possession of the goods for its security. He may protect that possession by suit against a trespasser upon it, and he may sell...

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