Hickman v. Littlepage

Littlepage having, on an appeal from a judgment by a magistrate, obtained a verdict and judgment against Hickman, for twenty dollars, which he ¿Littlepage,) had bet on a congressional election, and deposited with Hickman as a stake holder, — this writ of error is prosecuted to reverse that judgment.

The only objection to the judgment, is, that the suit was brought in the name of Littlepage alone, and for jj¡s ovvn exclusive benefit.

The act of 1799, 1 M. & B's. Dig. 755, subjects to forfej{ure — one half to the county, and the other half to . „ any person suing ior it — all money, or other…