Godman v. Smith

On July 25, 1860, an execution against the property of Michael Alderson, in favor of one, Wade, came into the hands of Godman, sheriff of T'ppecanoe county. Alderson, at that time, had certain articles of personal property, one of which was a horse, but all of which were of less value than three hundred dollars. While the execution was in GodmarHs hands, Alderson sold the horse mentioned, to Smith. Godman then levied upon it, as being subject to execution, for Alderson’s debts. Smith brought this action against the sheriff, to recover the horse, claiming that he was not subject to execution.…