Nettleton v. Morrison
Nettleton v. Morrison
Opinion of the Court
The minor having received the consideration for the property at the time of the conveyance under the power of attorney, made the deed his own act, and it was voidable, not void. When the previous deed to the defendant was revoked, the parties thereto were left to their legal rights and remedies. The defendant could recover from the minor the money paid, on account of failure of consideration, and, perhaps, under the circumstances, might subject him to a criminal prosecution [25 Wend. 401, and cases cited; but see 1 Johns. •Cas. 127];
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