decree for an account
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From 78 U.S. 610 - Dunphy v. Kleinsmith · 1870Most cited · 41 citing opinions
The decree against him must be a decree for an account. He must be called to account for just what property has come into his hands, and no more; and he will be entitled, under ordinary circumstances, to a rebate for the amount that was justly and honestly his due.