Flournoy v. H. Lyon & Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Pike Circuit Court. Tried before Hon. Henry D. Clayton. The opinion states the facts.
1Opinion of the CourtManning, J.
This action was begun by attachment of Flournoy & Epping against H. Lyon & Co.; and Griffin & Brock were summoned to answer as garnishees. They denied any and all indebtedness to defendants, but acknowledged, that a deed of assignment had recently been made to them as trustees by H. Lyon & Co. of all their property, credits and effects, for the benefit equally of all their credit*214ors, and that they, the garnishees, were in possession of some of the personalty so conveyed to them. The deed of assignment is set forth. A motion was made by plaintiffs (appellants here) for a judgment against the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Robinson v. RapelyeSupreme Court of Alabama · 1829
- Giovanni v. First National Bank of MontgomerySupreme Court of Alabama · 1876
- Walthall's Ex'rs v. Rives, Battle & Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1859
- Young v. DumasSupreme Court of Alabama · 1863
- England & Lee v. Reynolds, Devoe & Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1862
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