Spencer v. Collins’s Empirical Analysis
1976
Citation profile
5
cited by 5 later decisions
1
states following
June 1997
most recently cited
3 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Ethridge v. Estate of Paul · 194 So. 2d 194 - National Acceptance Co. of America v. Wallace · Washington v. Palmer · Donald v. Glazer · Hibernia Bank & Trust Co. v. Lacoste
Most-quoted passages
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“Regardless of the precise form and language of the writ, it directs the sheriff to seize and sell the mortgaged property in satisfaction of the judgment rendered in the proceedings. The sheriff did, in fact, seize the property, make due return thereof, and proceed to sell the property at public sale after proper delays, advertisement and appraisal. The precise form of the writ ... is of no great importance and does not affect the legality and validity of the sale.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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