Thompson v. Morris

Mason Morris, assignee, sued John H. Tribble and JIainey Thompson as joint obligors in a promissory note.

The process being returned “executed on Thompson,” but “not found” as to Tribble, the Circuit Court abated the suit as to the latter, and rendered judgment against Thompson, after overruling his motion to quash or compel the sheriff to amend the return of “not found,” on the ground that it was false.

Whether the Circuit Judge erred in overruling that motion, is the only question presented for revision.

It appears that early on the morning of the return day, Morris’ attorney met the sheriff…