Gates v. Walker

Spencer Gates, whose occupation was that of a deputy sheriff in New Orleans, died here in January, 1849. John S. Calckoell was appointed his curator. The total estate left by the deceased amounted to $1966. In 1860 *278Caldwell filed a tableau of distribution, and E. J. Man'les made opposition, claiming to be a creditor in the sum of $768 50. This amount was alleged to be due by the deceased, as surety of one Johnson, for a purchase of merchandize made by Johnson from Maries, on the 15th December, 1848. In this matter, T. A. Ba/rtlette. Esq., acted as the attorney of Marries. After a trial in the…