Bloomington v. Shapiro

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

Plaintiff instituted suit in trespass against the defendant, alleging injuries sustained because of the negligent operation of an automobile by the defendant. The case ivas tried before Alessandroni, J., and resulted in a verdict of $400 in favor of the plaintiff, for which judgment was entered.

A capias ad satisfaciendum was issued, and the defendant taken into custody.

The defendant filed a petition for discharge from arrest, under the provisions of the Act of June 1, 1915, P. L. 704 (39 PS 9). In the petition the defendant alleged his insolvency, and an inability to…