DRURY v. CROSS


74 U.S. 299 (____)

7 Wall. 299

DRURY v. CROSS.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. M.H. Carpenter, for the appellants.

Mr. Palmer, contra.


Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

The transaction which this case discloses cannot be sustained by a court of equity. The conduct of the directors of this railroad corporation was very discreditable, and without authority of law. It was their duty to administer the important matters committed to their charge, for the mutual benefit of all parties interested, and in securing an advantage to themselves, not...

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