Garrett v. Hutchinson

Citations

• 86 Va. 872
• 11 S.E. 406
• 1890 Va. LEXIS 54

Syllabus

<p>1. Sheriffs—Unlawful levy.—In action against sheriff for his deputy’s unlawful levy and seizure of plaintiff’s effects under execution against third party: held, plaintiff cannot be required to offer in evidence the execution, as it is matter of defense that the levy was made under proper execution.</p> <p>2. Idem—Declarations.—Declarations of deputy made during the levy are admissible in evidence against principal.</p>