Hooks v. Br. Bank

An execution in favor of the Branch Bank at Montgomery against Peter C. Harris et al. was levied on certain slaves, which were claimed by Marshall Hooks, and bond was given to try the right of property. On the trial the slaves were condemned as liable to the execution, and their value was assessed by the verdict of the jury. The claimant sued out a writ of error to this court, and superseded the judgment of the Circuit Court by giving bond and security. The judgment of the Circuit Court was affirmed by this court, and the Bank was adjudged to recover its costs against Marshall Hooks, the…