Ruble v. Massey

This was a suit brought by Tense F. Massey against Thomas Ruble. The suit was commenced on the 30th of October, 1847, before a justice of the peace. A bond, of which the following is the substance, was filed as the cause of action:

Whereas, William Ruble has been arrested and is now in custody at the suit of Tense F. Massey, on a writ of ne exeat for the sum of 79 dollars and 14 cents; now, therefore, I, Thomas Ruble, acknowledge myself special bail for the said William Ruble in the said action, in the sum of 158 dollars and 28 cents, to be levied, &c.

The condition is, that said William Ruble…