Hogue v. McAllister

-Respondent sued appellant on a claim for $800, and at the time of commencing the action attached *348personal property belonging to defendant, the affidavit for attachment reciting:

“That the said defendant is about to convert his property, or a part thereof, into money for the purpose of placing it beyond the reach of his creditors.”

Defendant moved for a discharge of the writ, and the matter being heard upon affidavits, the motion was denied. Subsequently the case was tried on its merits and respondent recovered judgment on the claim for $500 and costs. Appellant immediately paid the amount of…