The Express.
London, England, 1851-05-16 00:00:00

COURT OF EXCHEQUER -YESTERDAY.

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Ewalt r. rAKILEIL—DISTILLM, FOR 'LINT.
Tlu., ago an art' in which the plaintiff sought to re-
cover compensation in damages from the defendant, a
broker and auctioneer, fur having continued a distress for
rent, and sold the plaintiffs furniture, after the landlord
had given a written authority withdrasiug the distress.
The plaintiff who is an artist sad sculptor, was tenant of a
house in Russell-square at the rent of 1601. a year to a Mr.
Benson, who lives at Twickenham. There being nut in
&Treat to the amount of 2101., the landlord put in a distress
through the defendant uhis broker. All the furniture in
the house, which was a boarding establishment. was seised.
and the plaintiff having sought for soistance amongst his
friend., a Mr. Colvin !lumens' to lend hint a !um of money
auffietent to cover the rent, if the landlord would give
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a few day.' time. accordingly applied to Mr.
Benson, jun., who managed his father's affairs, and from
whom he obtained a letter to Mr. Parker, the defendant,
desiring him to stay his hand on payment of the expenses
that had been incurred for the requisite time. The plain-
titf. tendered Vd. for expenses, but it was refused by the
defendant. who persisted in removing the furniture, which
h., ultimately sold at 3084 13s. 6.1., having incurred 76'. its.
for expenses. It was submitted that the defendant's men
had carelessly and improperly removed the goods to an
auction-room in Concluitostrett, that they became greatly
deteriorated In value. Oa the part of the defendant it was
contended tint the letter of Mr. Benson. jun., was virtually
withdrawn, and that no sufficient or proper tender of the
aspens...hail been mule. Had the distress been withdrawn
it was submitted that the plaintiff's creditors under three bills
of ask would have swept this property away.
After a tedious whirls lasted up to half-past six
o'clock. the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff upon all
the issues, with 8001. damages.

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