Scram v. Duggan

Opinion by

Walker, R. S., P. J.

§ 12G9. Attachment; construction of laios relating to. The principles of law applicable to attachments and similar extraordinary writs require a strict construction of the provisions of the statutes which regulate their issuance. Our courts have always adhered to this rule. [Raguet v. Nixon, Dallam, 386; Wooster v. McGee, 1 Tex. 17; Givens v. Taylor, 6 Tex. 315.]

§ 1270. Affidavit for attachment; must state that the defendant is “ justly indebted,” etc. The statute requires that the affidavit for attachment must state “that the defendant is justly indebted to the…