Suydam v. Williamson (65 U.S. 427)

THIS case was brought up writ of error from the Circuit Court of the United States for the southern district of New York.

The facts of the case are stated in the opinion of the court, and also in the report of the cases in 8 Howard.

It was submitted on printed argument by Mr. Ellingwood for the plaintiff in error, and argued by Mr. David Dudley Field for the defendant.

The points of law involved in the case are fully stated in the reports in 8 Howard, and it is unnecessary to repeat them in the arguments of counsel now. And, moreover, the decision of this court turned upon another point, which is fully explained in the opinion.

Mr. Justice CAMPBELL delivered the opinion of the court.