Bentley v. Colyer

Clement, Oh. J.

This action was brought to recover the possession of a horse and a set of harness, and was commenced by the process of claim and delivery, and on June 23, 1886, the property under such process was taken by the sheriff of Kings county into his possession. The sheriff left the property with the defendant, who gave his receipt therefor. On the subsequent day the defendant served on the plaintiff a notice of hen for charges for the board of the horse pursuant to chapter 498, Laws 1872, as amended by chapter 145, Laws 1880.

On June 9, 1886, the plaintiff received a notice of lien…