Shaddix v. National Surety Co.

On October 21, 1921, M. P. Shaddix began his term of office as tax collector of Clay county, and continued as such until he died October 2, 1924. Appellee was the only surety on his official bond. In June, 1923, an examination of his accounts for the tax year beginning October 1, 1921, was made by a state examiner, with a small balance due him upon an adjustment of some unsettled amounts. The next examination was finished in October, 1924, after his death, and related to his accounts beginning October 1, 1922, and extending to the date of his death. This embraced two tax years. Pursuant to…