State v. Viator

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Manning, J.

This suit is upon Viator’s bond as tax-collector of Iberia. Judgment is claimed for $9,728.23 with five per centum interest a month, and was rendered for $5,642.28 with five per centum a month interest upon $4,279.93 from January 24, 1884, and like interest upon $402.35 fromjMay 16, 1884, and upon $960 from February 5,1885.

Viator was elected sheriff iu 1879 and entered upon his duties as tax-collector'in thejspriug of 1880. The defalcation charged is for tlie years 1880-3, botli inclusive.

The defendant was permitted to offer in evidence…