Shelton v. National Surety Co. of New York

Opinion op the Court by

Chiep Justice Thomas

Affirming.

The appellant and plaintiff below, Jennie Shelton, resided in that part of the town of Jellico lying in Whitley county, Ky., and which is a city of the sixth class in this commonwealth. James Bowlin was its town marshal, and he executed bond at the time of his installation into office, as is required by section 3690 of our present statutes, which is a part of the charter of cities of the sixth class, with the appellee and defendant, National Surety ■Company of New York, as his surety. The bond was limited to the sum of $1,000 and its…