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Sharp v. Pettit

U.S.
Jan 1, 1800
4 U.S. 212 (1800)

Opinion

SEPTEMBER TERM, 1800.


WRIT of dower. The inquisition states, that the husband did not die seised of the premises; and finds damages for the detention of dower, with costs.

Ross moved to quash the inquisition, so far as respects the damages and costs.


It must be so; but let judgment be entered for the demandant, without damages, or costs.


Summaries of

Sharp v. Pettit

U.S.
Jan 1, 1800
4 U.S. 212 (1800)
Case details for

Sharp v. Pettit

Case Details

Full title:Sharp versus Pettit

Court:U.S.

Date published: Jan 1, 1800

Citations

4 U.S. 212 (1800)

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