Corley v. Jarrell

Henry Dozier, owner of a parcel of land in the city of Manchester, conveyed the same to a bank to secure a loan of money. He was, or became, indebted also to I. H. Davis who bought the bank's debt and obtained judgments on both claims. The land was levied on and sold in October, 1919, to satisfy executions issued on both judgments. J. P. Corley, who was the successful bidder for the property at $250, subsequently refused to pay for it. The sheriff notified Corley that he would resell the property at his risk, and did resell to one Williams for $150. The present action by the sheriff, for the…