People v. Singer

In Ross v. Luther, Sheriff, &c. (May term, 1820,) which was an action of debt for an escape, it appeared-the capias had been before issued and put into the hands of the Coroner, hut was not served. The plaintiff’s attorney took it back^ and afterwards altered the test and; return, and issued it again, when it was served on the defendant. An application- was made to this,Court to set aside the writ for irregularity ; hut the Court held' tiio proceeding regular, and refused the motion.