United States v. Gilson

Opinion by

Lewis, J. Whitson, J., concurred. Noggle, C. J., dissented.

This action is brought upon an official bond executed by the said Gilson as principal, and the other defendants as sureties, to the United States, conditioned that the defendant Gilson should truly perform the duties of the office of secretary of Idaho, and would account for all moneys by him received as such officer.

The breach alleged is that said Gilson has wholly failed to so account, but on the contrary has received from plaintiff the sum of thirty-three thousand dollars, and has neglected and refused to account for the…