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RECTOR v. ASHLEY

73 U.S. 142 (____)

6 Wall. 142

RECTOR v. ASHLEY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Martin, Rose, and Watkins, for Ashley's heirs, the defendants in error, contended —

Messrs. Reverdy Johnson, Bradley, Sr., and A.H. Garland, for Rector, plaintiff in error, contra, argued —

Mr. Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

The first question presented grows out of a denial of the jurisdiction of this court by defendants in error.

It is conceded that one of the points decided in the Supreme Court of that State against the plaintiff in error would be a sufficient ground for the jurisdiction, if it were the only one on which that court decided the case; but it is claimed that the decree...

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