BUSHNELL v. KENNEDY


76 U.S. 387 (____)

9 Wall. 387

BUSHNELL v. KENNEDY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Durant, in support of the order below.

Mr. Ashton, contra.


The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the court.

That the indebtedness of Bushnell to Mills & Frisby was a chose in action cannot be doubted; for under that comprehensive description are included all debts and all claims for damages for breach of contract, or for torts connected with contract. Nor can it be denied that every suitor who brings an action in a court of the United States must aver in his pleadings a state...

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