Justice v. Rose

This action was begun in the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County, Ohio, by Irene Justice, as administratrix of the estate of Clair Justice, deceased, against Carl E. Eose, who was sheriff of Lawrence County at the time the cause of action accrued. Joined with the defendant Eose were the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company and the Travelers Indemnity Company which were sureties on the bond of the defendant, Carl E. Eose, as sheriff of the county.

The petition asks damages in the sum of $50,000 for the wrongful and unlawful death of plaintiff’s decedent, Clair Justice.

A demurrer was filed…