NICHOLS v. LEVY


72 U.S. 433 (____)

5 Wall. 433

NICHOLS v. LEVY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Carlisle and McPherson, for J.B. and J. Nichol, appellants:

Messrs. Bradley and Wilson, contra:


Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court.

If the determination of this case depended upon the general principles of jurisprudence, the result must necessarily be in favor of the appellees. It is a settled rule of law that the beneficial interest of the cestui que trust, whatever it may be, is liable for the payment of his debts. It cannot be so fenced about by inhibitions and restrictions as to secure to it the...

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