Jordan v. . Harris

By tbe terms of G. S., 18-45, authority is vested in tbe A.B.C. Boards of tbe respective counties to appoint one or more law enforcement officers witb “tbe same powers and authorities within their respective counties as other peace officers.” Subsection (0). Peace officers are required to give bond for tbe faithful discharge of their duties. G. S., 128-9; S. v. Swanson, 223 N. C., 442, 27 S. E. (2d), 122. Tbe law provides that such officers, and tbe sureties on their official bonds, shall be liable to tbe persons injured for torts committed colore officii. Dunn v. Swanson, 217 N. C., 279, 7…