Prout v. Grout

This was an action, brought by Hath an R. Grout, against Elmer Grout, in the circuit court of Lawrence county.

A writ of attachment was issued, and served on TJri S. Prout and George W. Prout, plaintiffs in error, as garnishees.

At the October term, 1870, of the court, the plaintiffs in error answered interrogatories which had been filed by Hathan R. Grout, the plaintiff. The answer to the second and third interrogatories was as follows:

“To second and third interrogatories: We jointly and severally had given our promissory note, for value received, to one Charles Lamott, for the sum of $700,…