Fisher v. Northrup

One Eli H. Salisbury made affidavit in behalf Of plaintiff, and procured the issue of a writ of replevin against the defendant. The requisite bond was also filed. On the return-day of the writ, Salisbury appeared for plaintiff. .The defendant answered in person, and moved to dismiss the writ, because plaintiff’s full Ohristian name did not appear in affidavit, writ, or declaration. The justice returns that he asked Mr. Salisbury if he could amend, and insert full Ohristian name of H. 0. Fisher, and Mr. Salisbury replied that he could not, as he did not know the full Ohristian name of said…