Thomas v. Brent
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia
[This was an action by John V. Thomas against D. C. Brent, marshal.]
1Opinion of the Court
Rule to show cause why the marshal should not return his commissions received on an execution upon a forthcoming bond, which included his commissions on a former execution levied upon goods.
Mr. Taylor, in support of the rule. The act of congress, of February 27, 1801, § 9 (2 Stat. 106),respecting the fees of the marshal, refers to a former law respecting the marshal for the district of Maryland. If the fees are for a service not known by the laws of Maryland, or by act of congress, then the marshal is either not entitled to a fee, or he is entitled under the laws of Virginia of December 10,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Worsham v. EglestonCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1797
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