H. L. Hoffman & Co. v. Polarad Electronics Corp.

This is a motion by the Sheriff of the City of New York for an order fixing his poundage at $30,200 on a $1,000,000 attachment which was vacated by the court after a levy had been made thereunder, and for leave to enter judgment for said amount against the plaintiff.

It is not disputed that property having a value in excess of the warrant was in fact attached and indeed it appears that the plaintiff has given the Sheriff a confession of judgment for the amount-of the poundage, but has refused to correct a defect in the instrument which prevents its being filed.

Subdivision 22 of section 1558 of…