Sam Kass Corp. v. Kass

The defendant was arrested on November 12, 1937, pursuant to a body execution issued in an action in conversion, wherein judgment was obtained against him in the sum of $780.85. Defendant was confined to the county jail of the county of New York for a period of three days. He then obtained a jaü liberties bond, and was liberated from actual confinement therein.

It is well settled that a person who has been admitted to the jail liberties is deemed to be imprisoned. (Debtor and Creditor Law, §§ 100 and 120.) The defendant now seeks to be discharged from such imprisonment.

The plaintiff has…