Smith v. J. A. Sommers Mfg. Co.

Hr. Presiding J ustice

Sample delivered the opinion of the Court.

The appellee obtained judgment against Edgar A. Medley, on which an execution was issued and a levy made on a stock of goods. On the 8th day of January, 1896, Elizabeth C. Medley gave the sheriff written notice that she was the owner of said entire stock of goods and intended to prosecute her claim to the same. The notice was signed by the claimant by her attorney, E. S. C. Eeaugh. On the 15th day of January, 1896, Henry Smith, the appellant, by the same attorney, gave the sheriff written notice'that he was the owner of said…