City of Detroit v. Weber

Cooley, J., The defendants were sureties for Edward S. Leadbeater, on his official bond as treasurer of the city of Detroit, from January, 1870, to January, 1872. Leadbeater had held the office for the two preceding terms, and, as it now appears, •was a defaulter during both terms, and in arrear at the giving of the bond now in suit.

It also appears that during all the time there had been a provision by city ordinance, as follows:

“It shall be the duty of the committee on ways and means to examine, at least once in each month, the books, papers, vouchers, securities, deposits and disbursements…