Mayor of New York v. Doody
New York Court of Common Pleas
Demurrer to complaint. This action was brought in the name of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of the city of New-York, against Michael Doody, a constable of the city, and one Draddy, his surety. The grounds of the demurrer are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
—Gustavus Shepard recovered a judgment in the Second District Court against the defendant Doody, a constable of the city of New-York, for seizing his property and selling it under an execution against G. H. Chapin and J. H. Chase, and in this action against Doody and his surety, seeks to obtain satisfaction of that judgment. The complaint alleges the recovery of the judgment in the court named, and the due execution of a joint and several bond by the defendants to the plaintiffs, in the penal sum of $500, conditioned that if Doody should in all things well and faithfully perform and execute…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Lawton v. ErwinNew York Supreme Court · 1832
- People v. Holmes & CaswellNew York Supreme Court · 1829
3Cited by3 opinions
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