Sheffield v. Gay

The only question is as to the sufficiency of the affidavit. The cause alleged is, “ that the said Gay is about to transfer his property for the purpose of defrauding his creditors,” 'without adding thereto, “ that, thereby,” the said plaintiff “ will probably lose his debt.” (Art. 142, P. D.)

Upon motion the attachment was quashed, and final judgment entered for the amount of the debt.

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