Hickman v. State ex rel. Bartholomew

This was an action by the State on the relation of Bartholomew against Hickman, a constable, and" his sureties, Manace and Ogle, on his official bond. The breach assigned is that, by virtue of an execution in his hands against one William Bishop and in favor of one *528Franklin C. Moore, he wrongfully levied on a certain stallion, the property of Ellen Bishop, and placed it in the hands of the relator, who was a livery stable keeper, to be kept and cared for until disposed of according to law; and that the relator did keep and care for said stallion, at Hickman’s request, for which he was-…