Gay v. . Mitchell
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Civil actioN, tried before 17. B. Allem,j and a jury, at Eall Term, 1907, of the Superior Court of Hebt-eokd County. On issues submitted, and verdict thereon, there was judgment for plaintiffs against defendant James S. Mitchell, and defendants excepted and appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHoice, J.
After giving the matter most careful consideration, the Court is unable to find any error in the proceedings below which entitles appellant to a new trial.
The evidence tended to show that plaintiffs owned and were in possession of a mill and machinery; that on 25 January, 1899, the defendant, as Sheriff, wrongfully seized said property under an attachment process issued against other persons, and held same until about the middle of February following; that the said mill and machinery were in good order when seized by defendant, aüd while said defendant had charge of same the property was much…
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