claiming under the twenty-fifth section
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From 63 U.S. 144 - Hale v. Gaines · 1859Most cited · 18 citing opinions
Setting up a title in the United States, by way of defence, is not claiming a personal interest affecting the subject in litigation. This is the established construction of the 25th section of the judiciary act.