Indiana Supreme Court, 1850

Knox v. Coffey

Knox v. Coffey
Indiana Supreme Court · Decided May 15, 1850
2 Ind. 161
Knox v. Coffey

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Opinion of the Court

COFFEY and Hartley filed a bill in chancery against' Elisha and John Knox. The process was served on the defendants. The bill was taken as confessed. The defendant, John Knox, answered by guardian. Final decree for the complainants. Held, that, as one of the defendants was an infant, this decree, without any proof, must be erroneous.

The decree is reversed with costs. Cause remanded for further proceedings. Costs here.

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