Vice Chancellor's opinions and decisions, 1823-1847.

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Vice Chancellor's opinions and decisions, 1823-1847.

This series consists of the written opinions and decisions of the Vice Chancellor of the 6th Circuit. Each opinion and decision contains a review of the particulars of the case, a summary of the arguments of the parties involved, the Vice Chancellor's decision on the matter, his reasons for so deciding, and citations of statutes and reported cases to support his opinion.

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New York (State). Court of Chancery (6th Circuit)

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