Lawrenceburgh Ferry-Boat v. Smith

Attachment against the Lawrenceburgh Ferry-Boat, on a claim for coal furnished said boat as fuel.

The boat was owned by Piatt, was run by Thompson, lessee and master, and to the latter the coal was furnished by Smith, the plaintiff in attachment.

Piatt, the owner, gave bond as prescribed by statute, and released the boat. 2 R. S., p. 184, s. 661. He was made defendant, and answered. Replication. Trial by the Court, and judgment for the plaintiff, rendered against the boat.

The evidence was that Smith furnished the coal for the boat, on which it was used; that Piatt owned, but had leased the boat…