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Doctor v. Hughes
New York Court of Appeals
122 N.E. 221 (1919)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
James Hanigan put his house in trust. The trust provided that upon Hanigan’s death, the trustee should convey the property to Hanigan’s heirs at law. Hanigan’s daughter, Mrs. Hughes (defendant), conveyed her interest in the house to her husband. Subsequently, the plaintiff (creditor) won a judgment against Mrs. Hughes. The creditor filed a petition seeking to place a lien on any Hughes interest in the house. The trial court ruled in favor of the creditor. The appellate court reversed. The creditor appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cardozo, J.)
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