Pratt v. Engel

This matter is before the court on an application for a writ of assistance. The proofs herein impel me to determine that the application be denied. The demand for possession, on which the application for the writ is predicated, is addressed "to Charles E.S. Simpson and Edna B. Simpson, his wife," and is signed by the petitioners herein, who, as appears thereby, authorized one William A. Oliver to take and receive for them possession of the premises therein mentioned. The affidavit of Mr. Oliver, which is attached to said demand by way of proof of service thereof, recites that on the 9th day…