Stephens v. Clark

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Stephens v. Clark

8 N.J.L. 333

DecidedFebruary 15, 1826

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Stephens v. Clark, 8 N.J.L. 333 (N.J. 1826).

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By the Court.

However reluctant we may be to order an amercement against the sheriff who bears the character •of an active and faithful officer, yet it is manifest that no ■cause has been” shewn against the motion. From the face of [334]*334the writ, he should have accepted directions from the plaintiffs or their attorney only, and after the receipt of the letters, he being forewarned, listened to Vanmater at his-peril.

Amercement ordered.

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By the Court.

However reluctant we may be to order an amercement against the sheriff who bears the character •of an active and faithful officer, yet it is manifest that no ■cause has been” shewn against the motion. From the face of [334]*334the writ, he should have accepted directions from the plaintiffs or their attorney only, and after the receipt of the letters, he being forewarned, listened to Vanmater at his-peril.

Amercement ordered.

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8 N.J.L. 333, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/stephens-v-clark-nj-1826.