Herbert v. Ward

Attachment to secure rents not due, by virtue of the act of assembly of Virginia of 29th of November, 1792. Rev. Code 1794, p. 162, § 8 (Ed. 1803, p. 154). On the 27th of March, the plaintiff distrained for more rent than was then due. On the 28th of March, the defendant replevied the goods. On the same day, the plaintiff issued an attachment to secure fifteen months’ rent in advance and becoming due from and after the 1st of April. On the 1st of April, the plaintiff distrained for a quarter’s rent due that day, and which had been included in the distress made on the 27th of March. On the…