Johnston v. Lynch

OPINION of the Court, by

Judge Owsley.

Johnston obtained judgment by confession against Lyncht for 1003 dollars, with interest at the rate of five pets centum per annum thereon from the 29th day of January 1798, until paid, and costs. An execution issued corresponding with the judgment, and a replevin bond was entered into by Lynch, and Blanton and Adair his securities, under the penalty of 2842 dollars 83 cents, condhioned to pay the principal, interest and costs, amouatinS to 1431 dollars 41 1-2 cents, and bearing date the 30th June 1804. To obtain relief Lynch exhibited his bill in chancery,…