Barton v. Forsyth (61 U.S. 532)

THIS case was brought up, by writ of error, from the Circuit Court of the United States for the northern district of Illinois.

The case is stated in the opinion of the court.

It was argued by Mr. Ballance and Mr. Reverdy Johnson for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. Williams for the defendant.

Mr. Chief Justice TANEY delivered the opinion of the court.