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Clark v. Smith

38 U.S. (13 Pet.) 195 (1839)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1839
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A court of equity may compel a junior or inferior claimant to release title to the rightful legal owner, exercising jurisdiction to quiet title and remove clouds on the holder's estate.

Area of Law

e

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