Sampson v. Layton

KNUDSON, Chief Justice.

This action was commenced by appellant Dyer Sampson, as plaintiff, against respondents LePage Layton, as sheriff of the county of Cassia, and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, as surety upon Mr. Lay-ton’s official bond. By this action appellant sought to recover judgment against respondents for damages in the amount of $225.96, together with interest thereon at 6% from December 21, 1959, allegedly resulting from a breach by Mr. Layton of the duties of his office.

Appellant’s complaint alleges inter alia that on November 13, 1958, appellant filed an action in the justice…