Muller v. Leeds

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dixon, J.

Upon an affidavit “ that the estate of Henry Muller is not resident in this state, and that he owes,” &c., a justice of the.peace in Atlantic county issued a writ of attachment against “ the effects, rights and credits of the estate of 'Henry Muller,” and by virtue thereof some personal property was attached. Thereupon Gustavus A. Muller, an executor of Henry Muller, deceased, appointed in the State of Pennsylvania, appeared before the justice and moved to quash •the writ. The justice denied this motion, but permitted the plaintiffs “ to amend…