City of Coffeyville v. Metcalf

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one by the city to recover from its water and light collector, and the surety on his bond, money alleged to have been collected and not paid to the city treasurer. Plaintiff recovered, and defendants appeal.

The city of Coffeyville owned a system of waterworks. The statute provided that the board of city commissioners should maintain, manage, conduct and control the waterworks and make all ordinances, rules and regulations necessary for efficient management. The statute also provided for appointment of a superintendent of…