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Ratcliff v. Dewit
1 Root 155
Conn. Super. Ct.
1790
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And

by the Court.

Although a defendant in an action of book may recover tlie balance due to him; yet a debtor on book may commence an action on purpose to prevent his creditor from attaching, to secure his debt; or bring his action before a justice, where he can recover but £4; or if brought to the County Court, he may lay his damage so low, as to prevent an appeal.

Case Details

Case Name: Ratcliff v. Dewit
Court Name: Connecticut Superior Court
Date Published: Feb 15, 1790
Citation: 1 Root 155
Court Abbreviation: Conn. Super. Ct.
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