McElhanon v. McElhanon ex rel. LeCompte

John McElhanon instituted a suit in chancery against James Hughes, and applied for an injunction. He was required to give a bond to Hughes in the penal sum of $500, with James M. McElhanon as his security. The bond was given, and now John McElhanon, averring that he is the assignee of Hughes in bankruptcy, brings debt upon that bond, against himself and surety, for the use of Thomas J. Lecompte. The default of defendants below was entered and plaintiffs’ damages assessed at $50, whereupon judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff, for debt, $500, to be discharged upon payment of the…