Supreme Court of Vermont January 15, 1869 (Bellows v. Weeks)

The opinion of the court was delivered by

PiERPOiNT, C. J.

This is an action of trespass, brought against the- defendant to recover the value of certain property taken and disposed of by him, which property belonged to the plaintiff.

The defendant justifies on the ground that he was the constable and collector of taxes for the town of St.