Legal Opinion

Clark v. Shaw

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided November 15, 1881No. 8834PublishedCited by 5 opinions

From the Lake Circuit Court.

1Opinion of the CourtElliott, C. J.

— The complaint of the appellants alleges that appellee Shaw obtained a judgment against them; that execution was issued and levied upon real estate of which they were the owners; -that sale was made and the real estate purchased by him. The prayer of the complaint is that Shaw shall be adjudged the purchaser of the property sold by the sheriff, and that his judgment shall be declared satisfied.

The questions in the case arise upon the ruling denying a new trial.

The appellants introduced in evidence the judgment, the execution and the return of the sheriff. The return of the officer states…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Splahn v. GillespieIndiana Supreme Court · 1874
  2. Stockton v. StocktonIndiana Supreme Court · 1877

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Cavanaugh v. SmithIndiana Supreme Court · 1882
  2. Michels v. StorkMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
  3. Chapline v. RobertsonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1884
  4. Clark v. ShawIndiana Supreme Court · 1885
  5. Nietert v. TrentmanIndiana Supreme Court · 1885

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