Burns v. Thornburgh , 3 Watts 78 ( 1834 )


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  • Per Curiam.

    The revocation of the order to defalcate, is but equivalent to a refusal to defalcate in the first instance, which is not the subject of a writ of error. The power to set one judgment against another, is an inherent one, and' the only equitable power *79which the common law courts originally possessed. Not being conferred by the statute, it is not a legal power, nor its exercise demand-able of right; and being discretionary, the propriety of its exercise cannot be questioned here, where we are incompetent to judge of the circumstances.

    Writ quashed.

Document Info

Citation Numbers: 3 Watts 78

Filed Date: 9/15/1834

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 2/18/2022