Claflin v. Landecker

Levy, a merchant tailor,' being in embarrassed circumstances, did, on the 12th day of July, 1883, sell and deliver goods of the value of six thousand dollars, and more, being his entire stock in trade, to Landecker, the garnishee, for a consideration of $2,500.00.

The garnishee, immediately after the delivery of the goods to him, delivered them to Lewis & Co., auctioneers, to be sold on his, garnishee’s, account, and received from the auctioneers an advance of $2,500.00 on account of the goods. Plaintiffs, creditors of Levy, attached the goods in the hands of the auctioneers as Levy s property…