Village of Barboursville Ex Rel. Bates v. Taylor

Maxwell, Judge:

Sam Taylor and B. L. Osburn, defendants, prosecute this writ of error to a judgment of .the circuit court of Cabell County based on verdict against them for $1,500.-00 in favor of the Village of Barboursville, which sues for the benefit of Ernest Bates hereinafter denominated plaintiff.

Taylor was sergeant and tax collector of the village. He executed bond in pursuance of requirements of Code 1931, 6-2-11, and 8-4-5, in the penal sum of $3,500.00 with Osburn as surety, conditioned for the faithful performance of his official duties. This action is on the bond. The grievance is…