Richardson v. Lester

Defendants were summoned as garnishees, at the suit of the judgment creditors of Richardson & Robinson. In their answer they disclaim having in their possession “ any moneys, rights, credits or effects owned by or due” to either of the judgment debtors. There is nothing in the evidence that disproves the answer. What property came to their hands under the chattel mortgage was lawfully theirs, and they could not be compelled, under this process, to account for it or the proceeds in their possession.

It is true, the mortgage was executed by only one member of the firm of Richardson & Robinson,…