California Supreme Court, 1884

Baker v. Everhart

Baker v. Everhart
California Supreme Court · Decided February 4, 1884
65 Cal. 27; 2 P. 495; 1884 Cal. LEXIS 428

Baker v. Everhart

Opinion of the Court

The Court.

The Superior Court did not have jurisdiction to make a decree discharging the alleged insolvents; the schedule was sworn to before a notary public, whereas section 4 of the Act of 1852 required it to be sworn to before the judge having jurisdiction,” etc.

The judgment is reversed and the cause is remanded, with instructions to render judgment for plaintiff on the findings.

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