Manwaring v. Geisler

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Sampson

Reversing.

Appellant Manwaring, a motorcycle policeman of the city of Newport, was required by the city to perform certain duties in the fire department in addition to his duties as police officer. [Before entering upon the discharge of his duties the officer was required to and did execute to the Commonwealth and the city of Newport the following bond:

*533“Know all Men by These Presents: That we, William E. Manwaring, as principal, and Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Massachusetts, as surety, are held and…