It appears that this certiorari was returnable to September 1792-, that the return is actually dated on the first day of that month, and that it has never been prosecuted. We therefore affirm the judgment with costs on that ground, without considering the reasons.

*229If however the question which appears by the endorsement alluded to, was raised, we see no reason why a constable who has been compelled to pay the debt of defendant against whom he has executions, may not recover from him the amount thus actually paid, in an action for money paid,J.aid out &c, for the use of such defendant, (a)

Judgment affirmed.