Lawrence v. Titus

Decided February 15, 1829

The Superior Court of New York City · decided 1829-02-15

This was an action of trespass, de bonis asportatis, brought against the defendants, (one of whom was an officer) for seizing property under an execution against one Charles Lawrence, which the plaintiff claimied as his own. The defenants severed in their defences, and gave distinct pleas. The officer pleaded not guilty.

Decided 1829-02-15

The court

¶1directed,

¶2I. That the officer should be allowed a full bill of costs, doubled.

¶3II. That the other defendants should be allowed single costs, for all items, not allowed to the officer.

¶4[Mr. E. Anthon, Att’y for the plffs. Mr. W. S. Sears, Att’y for the defts.]