Trestrail v. Johnson

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

Thomas W. Allison, sheriff: of Delaware County, deposited in two banks money received in his official capacity, the accounts being styled “Thomas W. Allison, sheriff.” He died during his incumbency and at the date of his death there was on deposit to such accounts $21,853.14. Immediately after his death the coroner of that county took over the duties of the office. These he performed until the governor appointed Abrams to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Allison, and Isaac W. Johnson was elected for the regular term commencing the first Monday of January, 1926.

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