Whitney v. Blunt

Plaintiff obtained a judgment against Frost and others; ordered execution thereon, and placed *284the same in the hands of the defendant as sheriff. The writ being returned unsatisfied, this action is brought against the officer, claiming that he levied the same on two yoke of cattle, which he failed, neglected and refused to sell. Trial and verdict for plaintiff, motion for a new trial sustained, and plaintiff appeals. The new trial was granted because the proof did not show a levy, and because the verdict was against law and evidence.

It will be observed that plaintiff claims damages for a…