Gilman v. Sandow

This is a motion by the Sheriff of the City of New York to fix poundage and direct payment thereof. After a judgment against the defendants, plaintiff filed an execution with the Sheriff against two stock certificates issued to the defendants which were in the possession of a firm of attorneys. A notice of levy was served on said firm. It was admitted that they were holding the certificates but they asserted a retaining lien. By agreement with the Sheriff, they promised to produce the certificates at the sale with the understanding that their lien would be protected. Prior to the sale,…