Treasurer v. Executors of Moore
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Treasurer v. Executors of Moore, 5 S.C.L. 550 (S.C. 1815)
Bay, Colcock, Grimke, Nott, Smith
Treasurer v. Executors of Moore
Opinion of the Court
I am in favor of the motion. I think the witness' should have made a return as to the duces tecum, or that part of the subpoena which required him to bring the books. I also think that a sheriff’s books are public property, and that whoever may be in possession of them, is bound to produce them, when called for by legal authority, even though as evidence against himself; nor can I conceive that there can be a doubt, but that when a sale has taken place, a sheriff, or his representatives, are bound to account for the proceeds.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Treasurer v. Executors of J. Moore, Sureties for Davis, Sheriff
- Status
- Published