Smith v. R. F. Brodegaard & Co.

The argument is made that the affidavit is defective because it fails to state positively any ground requiring bail, and any interest by the plaintiff in the property, and any possession by the defendant of the property. The contention is that the words in the affidavit, “the property of said plaintiff or in which he claims a valuable interest,” and “that the said property is now in the possession, custody or control of said defendant, and that he (the plaintiff) has reason to apprehend that said property has been or will be concealed or moved away, or will not be forthcoming to answer the…