Lessee of Church v. Church
Cases that cite this one
3 later published cases cite this decision.
- Jaques v. Weeks (Pa. 1838)
- Burke ex rel. Harrison v. Allen (Pa. 1802)
- Leving v. Will (Supreme Court of the United States 1789)
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Opinion of the Court
I fully agree with Mr. Justice Bradford in his observation on that case, and that it varied from the law in England. 2 Dali. 172.
The court unanimously think this evidence cannot be received ; it directly militates against the act of frauds and perjuries. The greatest dangers would ensue. Here there is no resulting trust. The deed would enure as a voluntary deed, unless creditors were thereby defrauded. Neither on principle nor precedent can the testimony be admitted.
The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff without leaving the bar.
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