LANIER V. NASH, 121 U. S. 404 (1887)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Lanier v. Nash, 121 U.S. 404 (1887)
Lanier v. Nash
Argued April 7, 1887
Decided April 13, 1887
121 U.S. 404
Syllabus
On the facts proved, the Court holds that this suit was properly brought in the name of the plaintiffs in error, but that they were acting as trustee for others for whose benefit its results were to be applied, and it affirms the judgment of the court below.
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In equity to foreclose a mortgage. The case is stated in the opinion of the Court.