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RITCHIE v. MAURO & FORREST

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27 U.S. 243 (1829)

2 Pet. 243

7 L.Ed. 411

JOHN T. RITCHIE, APPELLANT, vs. PHILIP MAURO AND JOSEPH FORREST, APPELLEES.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 16, 1829.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued upon the whole of the matter contained in the decree, by Mr C.C. Lee and Mr Chambers, for the appellant; and by Mr Bradley for the appellees.

Mr Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

In the present case, a majority of the Court are of opinion that this Court has no jurisdiction in the case; the value in controversy not being sufficient to entitle the party by law to claim an appeal. The value is not the value of the minor's estate, but the value of the office of guardian. The present is a controversy merely between persons claiming adversely...

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