Lewis v. Taylor

There was a judgment in favor of Hiram GL Runnells, against William P.' Rose, and an execution sued out thereon, and levied upon certain slaves, which were claimed under the Statute by Ripley Rose ; bond and security given in the terms of the Statute. On the trial, the property was adjudged to be subject to the execution, and the jury assessed the value of the property levied on, and judgment was awarded for ten per cent damages. The claimant did not return to the Sheriff the property that had been levied on, within the term of ten days after the trial of the right of property; and his bond…