Hunt v. Stevens

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Hunt v. Stevens

25 N.C. 365

DecidedJune 15, 1843

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Hunt v. Stevens, 25 N.C. 365 (N.C. 1843).

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Opinion

Daniel, J.

We think the. opinion of the court below correct. It has been repeatedly deecided that money in the hands of a sheriff, raised by execution, or moneys in the hands of a clerk of a court by virtue of his office cannot be attached. Alston & Co. v Clay, 2 Hay. 171. Overton v Hill, 1 Mur. 47. The court, and not these officers, is the [366]*366proper judge to whom such moneys belong. The judgment must be affirmed.

Per Curiam. Judgment affirmed.

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Daniel, J.

We think the. opinion of the court below correct. It has been repeatedly deecided that money in the hands of a sheriff, raised by execution, or moneys in the hands of a clerk of a court by virtue of his office cannot be attached. Alston & Co. v Clay, 2 Hay. 171. Overton v Hill, 1 Mur. 47. The court, and not these officers, is the [366]*366proper judge to whom such moneys belong. The judgment must be affirmed.

Per Curiam. Judgment affirmed.

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25 N.C. 365, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/hunt-v-stevens-nc-1843.