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collateral impeachment of judgment

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From 75 U.S. 370 - Mattingly v. Nye · 1869Most cited · 32 citing opinions

The judgment is conclusive in respect to the parties to it. It cannot be impeached collaterally, and it cannot be questioned upon a creditor's bill.