Duvic v. Henry

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Bermudez, C. J.

Under execution against Conrad Duvic, Henry seized a valuable blacksmith establishment, on the 20th February, 1875, as belonging to his debtor.

The plaintiff, Alphonse Duvic, claimed, on the 24th following, to be the owner of the establishment, alleging himself in possession thereof at the time of seizure, and enjoined further proceedings under the writ.

An exception was filed by the seizing creditor, that at the date of the alleged sale to plaintiff he was a minor, not emancipated, and incapable of making a valid contract.

On the trial of…