California Supreme Court, 1856

Pyatt v. Brockman

Pyatt v. Brockman
California Supreme Court · Decided July 1, 1856 · Heydenfeldt
6 Cal. 418

Pyatt v. Brockman

Opinion of the Court

Mr. Justice Heydenfeldt delivered the opinion of the Court.

Mr. Chief Justice Murray concurred.

This is a proceeding which is totally unauthorized, and the petitioners have no right whatever to the fund they seek. It is the money of Hiram Smith, Jr., and must remain his until he dies, or disposes of it. The duty of Brockman is to pay it into the State Treasury, where it must remain until the owner comes to reclaim it, or in case of his death, it is claimed by his representatives.

The order of the Probate Court is reversed.

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