Forbes v. Hill

MORRIS, Justice.

An execution in favor of Forbes, Brooks & Co. for $839.50 was levied on certain slaves of Hill, who obtained an injunction thereto, alleging that he had “pointed out property” to the sheriff to make levy on; but that the sheriff, with the advice of the plaintiffs in execution, or some one of them, and with the intention of harassing and oppressing the said Hill, failed to levy on the property so designated and proceeded to levy on his slaves.

The answer of Brooks, one of the defendants in the injunction and a partner in the firm of Forbes, Brooks & Co., denies that he gave any…