Adams, Et Ux. v. Lewis

This cause is before us on a demurrer to a suggestion,, presented by the relators, for a writ of prohibition to be directed to the circuit judge, the commissioner appointed by him, and a certain judgment creditor. The rule nisi issued commanding the respondents to show cause why the writ of prohibition should not issue and on the return day the suggestion for the writ was attacked upon the ground, among others, that a writ of prohibition was not a proper remedy in the circumstances reflected in the record.

According to the petition filed in this Court, a judgment had been obtained against a…