1 Wend. 39 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1828
By the Court,
This application is urged on one of two grounds : either that the relator is entitled to a pro rata distribution, or that by his superior diligence in obtaining judgment, he has gained a preference, and is entitled to satisfaction of his demand, to its full amount; neither of which positions can be sustained. This is a proceeding in rem, and must be governed by the principles which prevail in admiralty proceedings. In Clerke’s Admiralty Practice, lit. 44, p. 89, it is said,- “ If any one be indebted to divers persons, and different warrants are sued out against his property, which is attached for the purpose of securing the payment of the debts, if the goods attached be not sufficient for
Motion denied.