Hartford Fire Ins. v. Casey
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court — Row. Kimbrough - Stone, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtTrimble, J.
Plaintiff insurance company sues upon a bond given to it by one of its agents for the faithful performance of his duties. The agent, Sam L. Casey, and principal in the bond, filed no answer in the case. The surety, William A. Nettleton, made defense. A jury was waived and the cause was tried by the court. . Judgment was réndered in plaintiff’s favor for $2500 the full amount of the,bond, and for $250 attorney’s fee, aggregating the sum of $2750. The surety has. appealed.
Casey was appointed agent April 1, 1904, and the bond was executed and delivered on that date.- It was in the regular form…
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