County of Marquette v. Ward

This action is upon tbe official bond of Ward as treasurer of tbe county of Marquette. Ward was first elected treasurer for tbe term beginning January, 1879, *176and again for the term beginning January, 1881. The bond in suit was for the second term. Ward resigned January 21, 1882, at which time the books showed in his hands $18,005.32. This sum he has failed to pay over to his successor, and judgment has been recovered for it in this suit.

In the declaration the treasurer is alleged to have “ received into his hands as such county treasurer a large sum of money belonging to the plaintiff,…