Campbell v. McCleary

Citations

• 166 Pa. 1
• 30 A. 1132
• 1895 Pa. LEXIS 1143

Syllabus

<p>Sheriff's sale—Distribution—Act of April 10,1862.</p> <p>Under the act of April 10, 1862, P. L. 364, the sheriff has no right to report a schedule of distribution of the proceeds of sale, except according to the list of liens on property sold as certified by the proper officers; and if he fails to report a schedule in accordance with such list, whether intentionally or by mistake, the act of the court in confirming it, is not conclusive, and the sheriff is liable to the party injured, notwithstanding the confirmation of the report.</p>