Houghton & Robinson v. Puryear

JAMES, Chief Justice.

Appellee sued Houghton & Robinson and the sheriff of Mason County to recover damages for a wrongful levy of an execution upon a lot of goods, wares, etc., which appellee claimed were in his possession and used by him in carrying on a liquor business. The execution was against J. F. Ottens, and plaintiff alleged, that J. F. Ottens was a partner with him in the business, which was being conducted under the firm name of James M. Puryear; that he and J. F. Ottens were to share the profits and losses in equal parts; that by the agreement the business was to be' conducted in…