Miller v. Strabbing ( 1892 )

To compel relator’s release from imprisonment under the poor debtor’s act.

Denied, with costs, June 15, 1892.

In case for slander commenced by capias, judgment was rendered against relator, and a body execution issued, whereupon he-gave a bond for the jail limits and was released from custody. He now claims the benefit of Chap. 309, How. Stat., and asks, that the sheriff be compelled to take steps for his discharge.

Held, that the latter chapter has no application to such a case-