The "Credit River Decision"

On December 7, 1968, a case brought by the First National Bank of Montgomery against Jerome Daly was heard by Credit River Justice of the Peace, Martin V. Mahoney. The case concerned a $14,000 mortgage granted to Mr. Daly in May of 1964 against property that he owned and that the bank now claimed was in default.

Mr. Daly claimed that the local bank along with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis had improperly booked the mortgage and in effect "created money" without the legal right to do so.

The case has sparked a great deal of controversy and speculation as you will note exploring the links listed on the right.

Interesting to local residents is the fact that the decision was rendered in what was then the Credit River Town Hall located on the Southeast corner of Highway 27 and 68.

The Township gets calls periodically for information on the case and typically refers these to Scott County Court Administration where the file is kept.

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