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It lies not against him that hath Goods deli∣vered to keep,* 1.1 Lib. Intra. 569. B. sect. 1. For he comes lawfully to the possession of them.
It lies not against the King,* 1.2 nor where he is party, nor where the taking is in right of the King, 3 Hen. 7.1. Keble. This by his Preroga∣tive.
It is supposed the King will do no wrong.
It lies against a Lord that distrains wrongful∣ly,* 1.3 although the goods come again to the owner, Nat. br. 69. H. that the party injured may reco∣ver dammages.
It lies against the Sheriff, and the Writ shall be in the common form,* 1.4 and he shall be named by his proper name. Regist. Orig. 81. B. during his Office, but not as an Officer, but as a private person. Q. to whom the Writ shall be direct∣ed. It seems to the Coroner.
Baylee.
King.
Lord.
Sheriff.