HEPBURN & DUNDAS v. AULD


5 U.S. 321 (____)

1 Cranch 321

HEPBURN AND DUNDAS v. COLIN AULD.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Swann, for the plaintiffs in error.

E.J. Lee, contra.

Mason, in reply.


The Chief Justice, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

To entitle themselves to the money for which this suit was instituted, it is incumbent on the plaintiffs to show that they have performed the very act, on the performance of which the money became payable; or that they are excused by the conduct of the defendant for its non-performance. The act itself has not been performed: but a tender and refusal...

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