Hutchinson v. Roe

The plaintiff in error holding an execution against Eoe made seizure of a small quantity of shingles and building lumber and Eoe replevied the same before a justice *390of the peace, and obtained judgment. Hutchinson appealed. The only controverted question was whether the property was liable to execution under the exemption laws ; and the circuit judge being of opinion that the evidence was incapable-of any other construction, and was conclusive in Noe’s favor, directed the jury to find for him, and they did so.

It was proved that his trade was that of carpenter and joiner; that his wife owned a…