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secret trust

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From 73 U.S. 78 - Lukins v. Aird · 1867Most cited · 63 citing opinions

A trust, thus secretly created, whether so intended or not, is a fraud on creditors, because it places beyond their reach a valuable right—the right of possession—and gives to the debtor the beneficial enjoyment of what rightfully belongs to his creditors.