Jones v. Gresham

J.— This was a proceeding in attachment by Gresham against two boats, to enforce payment for materials furnished in building them. A regular affidavit having been made showing the indebtedness of A. Jones, D. Jones, and J. Jones to Gresham, for the materials with which the boats were built, a writ of attachment was issued upon which the boats were seized. The officer, who served the writ, incorporated into his return a bond executed by the Joneses in due form of law, in consequence of which the boats were released from the attachment. Gresham filed his declaration against the boats, showing…