package couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu15 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

I tried to remove it after installing it, and it simply wouldn't let me. Error messages popped up.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
Package: couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu15
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-10.46-generic 2.6.38.7
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-10-generic x86_64
AptOrdering: couchdb: Remove
Architecture: amd64
Date: Tue Jul 26 11:07:04 2011
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" - Release amd64 (20101007)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: couchdb
Title: package couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu15 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to natty on 2011-06-07 (48 days ago)