Mueller v. Richardson

STAYTOR, Chief Justice.

Appellant having a judgment against Mrs. Margaret Byrne, caused an execution thereon to be issued and levied by the sheriff, or deputy sheriff, of Tarrant County on household goods found in the house which whs the home of Mrs. Byrne and her family at that time, consisting of one child. The sheriff, however, after the levy was made, became satisfied that the property was exempt from forced sale and released it, whereupon this proceeding, by way of motion, was brought against him and the sureties on his official bond to compel them to pay the judgment.

A trial was had…