Willets v. Ridgway

Suit by attachment against a non-resident. Judgment for the plaintiff.

*368Numerous objections are taken to the proceedings.

1. The complaint is said to be insufficient, in not alleging a demand before suit.

It avers that the plaintiff had called upon the defendant, requested, &c., and that the defendant refused, &c. This is a sufficient allegation of a demand in a case where one is necessary.

2. The affidavit is objected to.

It shows the nature of the plaintiff’s claim, the amount due, states that it is just, and that the defendant is a nonresident. The affidavit conforms to the requirements of the…