Supreme Court of Louisiana September 15, 1855 (Smith's v. Dwight)

Spofford, J.

In 1844, the slaves which are in controversy in this suit were-seized, under execution against Dr. James Smith, as his property, and, on the 10th December, 1844, adjudicated to James Porter. It appears, however, that they-*692went into the possession of the defendant, Henry C. Dwight, under an understanding between Dwight, Smith and James Porter.