MURRAY v. BAKER


16 U.S. 249 (____)

3 Wheat. 249

MURRAY'S Lessee v. BAKER et al.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

March 1st. Berrien, for the plaintiff.


March 9th, 1818. JOHNSON, Justice, delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action of ejectment. The defence set up is the act of limitations of the state of Georgia. The only question which the case presents is, whether the plaintiff, who resided in Virginia, comes within the exception in the act in favor of persons "beyond seas?" On this question, the court are unanimously of opinion, that to give a sensible construction...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases