Bratton v. McReynolds

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.;

The action was one by George Bratton to recover on an attachment bond the damages he sustained when his goods were seized on a writ of attachment issued in an action by McReynolds against Joe Bratton, George Bratton and others. Plaintiff recovered, and defendants appeal.

The affidavit for attachment stated grounds for attachment of the property of Joe Bratton only. The statements contained in the affidavit were definite, and disclosed no basis for issuance of a writ against the property of George Bratton. By mistake, the clerk issued a writ…