WICKER v. HOPPOCK


73 U.S. 94 (____)

6 Wall. 94

WICKER v. HOPPOCK.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. C.H. Reed, for the plaintiff in error:

Mr. S.W. Fuller, contra:


Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

It is said that the agreement between the parties "was invalid because calculated to interfere with, and prevent the fairness and freedom of a judicial sale; and prevent competition, and therefore against public policy."

The contract was, that the defendant in error should procure judgments against Chapin & Co. for the rent in arrear, levy upon the machinery...

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