Voorhies v. Hennessy

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Stiles, J.

Appellant Hennessy, as constable, had levied upon certain personal property claimed by respondent under certain attachments and executions issued at the suit of other appellants, in actions brought by them against one Dunbar. The property consisted of four oxen, with yokes and chains, which had been the property of respondent, and while owned by him hired to Gray & Emerson. Some *244weeks before the levy respondent gave Dunbar an absolute bill of sale of the property, and directed Gray & Emerson to pay the subsequently accruing hire to him. Upon…