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RAILROAD COMPANIES v. CHAMBERLAIN

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73 U.S. 748 (1868)

6 Wall. 748

18 L.Ed. 859

RAILROAD COMPANIES, v. CHAMBERLAIN.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 16, 1868.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Cushing, for the appellant in the first case; Messrs. Cary and Carlisle, contra.

Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court

We think that the court erred in dismissing the cross-bill. It was filed for the purpose of enforcing the judgment, which was in the Circuit Court, and could be filed in no other court, and was but ancillary to and dependent upon the original suit — an appropriate proceeding for the purpose of obtaining satisfaction. The lease was in the nature of a mortgage, and held only as collateral security, and...

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