County of Montmorency v. Putnam

This is an action on the official bond of the former treasurer of Montmorency county. The evidence on the trial consisted of testimony of expert accountants, the books of the treasurer and vouchers produced, and also three settlements made by and between the treasurer and the board of supervisors. At the con*582elusion of the testimony, the circuit judge announced that, in view of the claims of the respective parties, the settlements cut no figure in the case, as determining the amount due, and restricted counsel in the argument of the case when they were trying to make use of the settlements as…