Town of Lester ex rel. Richardson v. Trail
West Virginia Supreme Court
Certified Questions from Circuit Court, Raleigh County. Action by the Town of Lester, for the use of Clark Richardson, against Marion Trail and others. Demurrer to declaration sustained, and the sufficiency of the declaration certified.
1Opinion of the Court
Williams, President:
The Town of Lester, which sues for the use' and benefit of Clark Richardson brought this action against Marion Trail and others, sureties on his official bond as sergeant of said Town of Lester to recover damages for personal injuries to said Clark Richardson. A demurrer to the declaration was sustained and the question of the sufficiency of the declaration to make out a cause of action on said official bond has been certified to this court.
The declaration avers the due and regular appointment of said Marion Trail as sergeant of the Town of Lester on the fourth of…
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