Contracts · MBE-tested
KENNEY, Trustee, v. EFFINGER
115 U.S. 57729 L. Ed. 498·Supreme Court of the United States·1885
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Opinion
KENNEY, Trustee, v. EFFINGER.
IN ERROR TO THE SUPREME • COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE .OF ■ VIRGINIA. .
Argued November 10, 11, 1885.
Decided December 7, 1885.
A writ of error to a State court does Hot bring up for review a question of fact whether a contract was made with reference to Confederate notes.
This case was argued with the preceding case.
Mr. W..B. Compton for plaintiff in error.
Mr. Jacob B. Effinger iii_ person.
[MAJORITY — Mr. Justice Field]
Mr. Justice Field
delivered the opinion of the court.
The writ of error brought by the trustee raises no Federal question which we can consider. Whether the bond of Effinger was - or was not executed with reference to Confederate notes is á question of fact for the State court, and not one of law for this court.
The writ is dismissed.