Catterlin v. Somerville

Fowler and Earl had a judgment against Somerville and others. Before its full satisfaction, the defendants paid to Sims, attorney, for Foioler and Earl, 100 dollars •on the judgment, taking a receipt which specified that the amount was paid to be credited on the judgment. Sims paid the 100 dollars to Catterlin, the agent of Fowler and Earl. It was not credited on the judgment. Afterwards an execution was taken out by Fowler and Earl, upon their judgment, and the whole amount collected from Somerville and others, the defendants in the judgment.

This suit is by Somerville and others against…