Forsha v. Watkins

An action of debt was brought, before a justice of the peace, by Watkins against Forsha for an escape. Demand 64 dollars.

The declaration, filed before the justice, states that the plaintiff had recovered a judgment against one Ballard, before a justice, for the sum of 64 dollars; that a capias ad satisfaciendum was issued on the judgment; that Forsha as a constable arrested Ballard on the execution, and afterwards suffered him to escape. Plea, nil debet. Judgment by the justice for the defendant. Appeal to the Circuit Court, and judgment there in favour of the plaintiff for the sum of 64…