Supreme Court of South Carolina, 1818

Langley v. Knighton

Langley v. Knighton
Supreme Court of South Carolina · Decided May 15, 1818 · Cheves, Colcoek, Gantt, Grimjcé, Johnson, Jvbtt
9 S.C.L. 451

Langley v. Knighton

Opinion of the Court

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Cheves.

This is a most extraordinary question. The heirs, executors, and administrators, are expressly bound by the terms of the bond, and by law ought to be so bound, in the same manner as in bonds for the payment of money, in the ordinary transactions of business. As well might it be questioned, whether the legal representatives of a man are bound to administer his assets in the payment of debts. It is indeed that very question. The judgment of the District Court is affirmed unanimously.

GrimJcé, Colcoek, Gantt, Johnson, and JVbtt, J-concurred.

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