Cort v. Newman

This is an action for the possession of goods and chattels. The affidavit of the plaintiff, Cort, sets forth his ownership and right of possession of the property,- and alleges that it was taken from him by the defendant, pretending that he was a constable, and that he took the propertj'- on execution, whereas he was not a constable nor authorized to act as such. The affidavit contains the usual other averments, and alleges that the property was exempt from attachment and execution bylaw. The complaint is in the common form. The answer alleges the commencement of a suit against the plaintiff…