Bier v. Gautier

On Motion to Dismiss.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Fenner, J.

In execution of a judgment of plaintiff against defendants for $418, garnishment process, was served upon Turpin, who answered, denying indebtedness to defendants, but stating that he held a share of stock of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, belonging to defendants but pledged to him to secure a note of $4,500.

On further proceedings between plaintiff and garnishee, a judgment was rendered recognizing the latter’s right of pledge, but ordering him to turn over the property to the sheriff to be sold, provided the bid be…