County of Modoc v. Madden

This is an-appeal from an order changing the place of trial. The action was brought by the county of Modoc, plaintiff, against John Madden as principal, on a bond given by him as treasurer of said county, and twenty-two others, defendants, as sureties on said official bond, to recover the sum of $34,825.35, alleged to have been fraudulently appropriated by said defendant Madden to his own use and benefit while acting as such treasurer. The action was commenced August 5, 1897, and it appears that between the 23d of July, 1897, and the commencement of the action said Madden absconded. Service…