S. Jacobs, Bernheim & Co. v. Totty

STAYTON, Chief Justice.

Appellant firm, being creditors of W.

H. Campbell, caused writ of attachment to be levied on a stock of goods claimed by appellee, which was sold to satisfy the debt due by Campbell. The goods belonged to Campbell prior to July, 1887, at which time appellee claims to have bought them.

This action was brought by appellee to recover damages for the seizure and conversion of the goods; and the issues were:

1. Did Campbell sell the goods to Totty, as claimed?

2. Was that sale fraudulent as to creditors of Campbell?

There was much and it may be said conflicting evidence on the…