Lane v. Leet

On the 30th day of September, 1848, William H. Leet filed, as a cause of action, with a justice of the peace of Tippecanoe county, an account for 23 dollars and 43 cents, verified by oath, against the canal-boat, Trenton. Thereupon, an attachment issued against said boat, and Michael Lane, her master, was summoned to appear and defend. On the second day of October said Lane appeared before the justice and filed his bond for the release of the boat, which had been attached, and an order was thereupon entered by the justice for her discharge. Afterwards, on the same day, the plaintiff appeared…