Bell v. Western Surety Co.

Western Surety Company (Surety) appeals the entry of judgment against it on Rashaunda Bell’s petition for payment of money owed under a motor vehicle dealer bond issued by Surety and its principal, KC Trend Auto, in favor of the State of Missouri. Surety brings four points on appeal, all arguing that it should not have been held liable for the full amount of the bond ($25,000). Finding no error, we affirm.

Background1

KC Trend Auto was in the business of selling motor vehicles, and, as such, was required by § 301.117.12 to secure “a corporate surety bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand…