California Supreme Court, 1856

Lorraine v. Long

Lorraine v. Long
California Supreme Court · Decided July 1, 1856 · Heydenfeldt
6 Cal. 452
Lorraine v. Long

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Opinion of the Court

Mr. Justice Heydenfeldt delivered the opinion of the Court.

Mr. Chief Justice Murray concurred.

Although a party may set up an equitable defence to an action at law, his remedy is not confined to that proceeding. He may let the judgment go at law and file his bill in equity for relief. Our practice, while it enlarges the field of remedy, does not take away pre-existing remedies by implication. «

Judgment reversed and cause remanded.

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