Taggart v. State ex rel. Jackson Township

Action by and judgment for the appellee, against the appellants. Two questions are presented here:

1. As to the sufficiency of the complaint; and,

2. As to the refusal of the court to grant a new trial.

The complaint is on the bond of Taggart, as county treasurer, against him and his sureties. Lewis Jones "was trustee of Jackson township.

It appears from the complaint, that Taggart was treasurer from December 23d, 1871, until November 5th, 1872. The bond recites that he was elected for two years, but we infer that he did not serve out the full term.

There are five breaches of the bond assigned. In…