Gillikin v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

For the reasons given in Gillikin v. Springle, ante, 240, plaintiff cannot recover because of the alleged conspiracy to defeat, by perjured testimony, his action for damages for the wrongful death of his intestate.

Certainly if he cannot recover against Springle personally for the alleged perjured testimony, no right of action can be maintained against Springle as coroner because of such perjured testimony.

In final analysis plaintiff’s asserted right to recover in this action is predicated upon the assertion that Springle as coroner refused to hold an inquest.

Coroners are public officers. Art.…