collateral proceeding
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 78 U.S. 581 - Ludlow v. Ramsey · 1870Most cited · 33 citing opinions
As the bill in this case is a collateral proceeding to set aside the sale, mere errors and irregularities in the original proceeding will not suffice. It must be shown that the court had no jurisdiction.
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