Richmond v. Newson

Defendant herein, R.J. Newson, sued the plaintiff in the City Court of Shreveport, Louisiana, on rent account and judgment was rendered in his favor for $65 on October 2, 1941. On October 4th Newson caused writ of fi.fa. to issue on the judgment and the constable seized some office equipment, law books, etc., belonging to Richmond, the present plaintiff. The seized chattels were advertised for sale on December 20, 1941, and were sold by the constable on that date, after being appraised, and Newson became the purchaser, taking credit for his bid, less costs, on the judgment and writ.

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