Telfair v. Stead's Executors ( 1805 )

6 U.S. 407 (____) 2 Cranch 407

TELFAIR et al. EXECUTORS OF RAE & SOMMERVILLE,
v.
STEAD'S EXECUTORS.

Supreme Court of United States.

MARSHALL, Ch. J.

The only doubt which the court had, was, whether by the laws of Georgia, the land could be made liable unless the heir was a party to the suit.

We have received information as to the construction given by the courts of Georgia to the statute of 5 Geo. 2. making lands in the colonies liable for debts, and are satisfied that they are considered as chargeable without making the heir a party.

Decrees affirmed.