Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors, 1799

Webb v. Rice

Webb v. Rice
Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · Decided July 1, 1799
1 Lock. Rev. Cas. 386
Webb v. Rice

Opinion of the Court

The Supreme Court held the evidence admissible, Bronson, J., dissenliente.

The Court of Errors reversed the judgment of the Supreme Court, holding that parol evidence was not-admissible in a court of law, to show that a deed, absolute on its face, was intended as a mortgage. The question whether even admissible in a court of equity, except on the ground of fraud, mistake or surprise, was raised, but not decided.

Judgment reversed, 2 only voting for affirmance.

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