Knapp v. Sweet
New York Supreme Court
Action by Wilmot E. Knapp, as receiver of Walter E. Colegrove, against Jacob D. Sweet and Paul Colson. There was a verdict for defendants, and plaintiff moves for a new trial on a case and exceptions.
1Opinion of the CourtEorbes, J.
This action was commenced in the name of Walter E. Colegrove as plaintiff against the defendant Jacob D. Sweet, who was an acting constable in the county of Chemung, and Paul Colson, who was the surety of the other defendant upon a constable’s bond. The action was sought to be maintained on two-theories. Walter E. Colegrove obtained a judgment in justice’s court in the county of Chemung against Nancy Benson and Henry H. Benson for $49.14 damages and $5 costs, amounting in all to the sum of $54.14. An execution was issued upon said judgment, and, by a special arrangement with the defendant…
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