Ferguson v. Williams

In 1841, two executions were sued out, one in favor of Thomas, and the other in favor of Anderson, against Clarke, w'hich were levied by Ferguson, the high Sheriff of Montgomery County, on three slaves and some horses, as the property of Clarke. John S. Williams made affidavit and executed bond with Samuel L. Williams as his surety, as required by the statute of 1840, (3 Stat Law *303of Ky. 502,) and sued out a writ of replevin for the slaves, by which they were restored to his possession.

After the sale of the horses, the executions were returned, showing the levy and the stay.

The defendants…