Case ID: mart-os_2/html/0317-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

BERMUDEZ vs. IBANEZ.
    Fall 1812.
    I District.
    Appraisers cannot cast lots for the appointment of an umpire
    Real property being seized, on afi'fa', the parties appointed appraisers, and these being unable to agree, it becanie necessary to appoint an umpire. Some difficulty arising in this, it was got over, by puttng the names of three persons ina hat, and the determination left to chance. 1805, ch. 15, Civil Code, 490, art. 3.
    On affidavit of this, andthat the person chosen was the personal enemy of the person whose land was seized
    Prevost for plaintiff.
    Ellery for defendant.
   By the Court.

The appointment was improperly left to chance. The sheriff is to appoint, if the appraisers cannot agree.