Amos v. Angotti
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Intermediate Court, Marion County. Bill in equity by George E. Amos, Sheriff, etc., against Pas. quale Angotti and others. From the decree, defendant A. V. Lynch appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Williams, President :
George E. Amos, sheriff of Marion county, filed this bill of interpleader against .Pasquale Angotti and others, praying that A. V. Lynch and Michael Powell be required to litigate and have determined which of them is entitled to a certain fund, which said sheriff admitted to be in his hands and brought into court. Lynch and Powell were each proceeding by separate actions at law against plaintiff to recover the fund, and, on motion of plaintiff, they were enjoined from prosecuting those suits. Lynch’s demurrer to the bill was overruled, and he and Powell filed separate…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Stephenson v. BurdettWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1904
- Hechmer v. GilliganWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1886
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