State, Use of Williams v. Dayton

This suit was brought by the appellant to recover damages from the appellees for an alleged wrong committed by the appellee Dayton while acting as a constable. The declaration alleges that Dayton gave bond to the State, with the other appellees named in the writ, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office of constable, and that he did not faithfully execute the duties of that office, in that he had a writ of fieri facias in his hands, issued on a judgment against one Mary Beedle, to be served in a right and lawful manner, but. instead of so doing,.entered the store…