Flaherty v. Schettino

The writ in this action directed the attachment of the body of the defendant. As appears from the sheriff's return, the defendant's body was attached and then released upon the posting of bail for his appearance in court. Hence the action takes the form of a proceeding based upon a statute hereinafter considered.

The complaint is in two counts. In substance, the first count alleges that defendant conducted a general food market in Middletown and plaintiff a wholesale meat business in New Haven; that plaintiff was induced to sell to defendant meats in the amount of $1277.43 on an open book…