Allen v. Minor

File:CallsReports1854V2AllenvMinor.pdf Introduction and summary.

Background

On October 29, 1788, Allen became security for Joseph Watson and Daniel Hawes on a twelve month bond. Minor, who was later assigned the bond, obtained a judgment from the court to recover it. To obtain relief from the debt, Allen, brought a petition to the High Court of Chancery. Allen argued that at the time the bond was executed he was a minor and could not legally be liable for the judgment. In response, Minor argued that he was not aware of Allen’s stake in the bond nor of his age at the time the bond was created and that he should still recover.

The Court's Decision

The High Court of Chancery dismissed the case with court costs after verifying that Allen was a minor at the time of the incident. The Court of Appeals reversed and awarded a perpetual injunction.

See also

• Wythe's Judicial Career
• Other Related Wythepedia Pages

External links

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