City of Tacoma v. Peterson

— The city of Tacoma instituted this action against Bussell C. Peterson, who served as city controller from June, 1928, to November, 1929, and the surety on Mr. Peterson’s official bond. In its complaint, plaintiff stated two causes of action, it being alleged in the first that one O. E. Torkelson, being indebted to the city in the sum of $2,500, executed and delivered his promissory note, bearing date November 17,1926, due in two years, whereby he promised to pay to the city the amount of his indebtedness, together with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, the note being endorsed…