RANKIN & SCHATZELL v. SCOTT


25 U.S. 177 (____)

12 Wheat. 177

RANKIN & SCHATZELL, Plaintiffs in Error, against SCOTT, Defendant in Error.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Benton, for the plaintiffs in error.

Mr. Talbot, contra.c


Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court, and after stating the case, proceeded as follows:

The act of the then territorial government of Missouri, on which this question depends, is in these words: "Judgments obtained in the General Court shall be a lien on the lands and tenements of the person or persons against whom the same has been entered, situate in any part of this territory; and judgments obtained in a Court of Common Pleas of any district...

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