The opinion of the court was delivered by
The only question raised by the exceptions is, whether a barber’s chair and foot-rest are exempt from attachment and levy of execution, under the provisions of the statute which exempts “ such suitable tools,” &c., as are “ necessary for upholding life.” The case finds that the articles are necessary for the barber to use in carrying on his business. The only question then, is, are they tools within the meaning of the statute ? Under the rule laid down by the court in Spooner v. Fletcher, 3 Vt. 133, relied upon by the defendant, we think the articles are tools within the meaning of the statute. In that case it is said : “ It is evident the legislature intended to limit, so far as they could, the amount of each class of property which would ha/ve a
Judgment affirmed.