McClellan v. Powell

This is a suit in replevin brought by appellee against appellant, for the recovery of certain property levied upon by appellant as constable, under an execution against appellee. Appellee claimed the property as exempt under the statute. At the time of the levy, appellee was conducting a cigar store and restaurant. He was the head of a family consisting of himself and wife, with whom he resided.

The property levied upon consisted of a stock of cigars and smoking and chewing tobacco of various grades, brands and values, and a lot of silverware, consisting of knives, forks, spoons, castors, a…