Pitkin v. Burnham, Hanna, Munger & Co.

The present action has its origin in a controversy between creditors of an insolvent merchant in regard to their respective rights in, and priorities to, the proceeds of a sale of a stock of merchandise formerly owned by the insolvent debtor. The plaintiffs, appellants, claim priority by virtue of proceedings taken in attachment and garnishment, and processes issued therein and served on one David Barlass, a constable, who, it is claimed, was in possession of the stock of -merchandise under and by virtue of several successive levies of writs of execution issued out of the county court of…