WALLACE v. PENFIELD


106 U.S. 260 (____)

WALLACE v. PENFIELD.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Eppa Hunton and Mr. W.H. Hatch for the appellants.

Mr. John D.S. Dryden, contra.


MR. JUSTICE HARLAN, after stating the facts, delivered the opinion of the court.

A very careful scrutiny of the record has brought our minds to the conclusion that the decree below cannot be sustained. The evidence clearly establishes that Williams, with his own means, purchased the land in question with the intention of immediately improving it and making it the permanent residence of himself and family. Indeed, the fact...

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