Melvin v. Purdy
Melvin v. Purdy, 17 N.J.L. 162 (1839)
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Matter of practice.
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Sed per cur:
That tlie sheriff has served and returned the capias which was enclosed with the notice, is pretty strong evidence that both papers came to his hands; but not that lie received them ten days before the first day of the term.
The motion must he denied.
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