Smith v. Lovell

Wade, O. J.

Tbe question in this case relates to the liability of sureties upon the official bond of a probate judge. The administrator of the estate of A. F. Smith, deceased, rendered his final account to one of the appellants, Lovell, probate judge of Madison county, showing $529.83 in his hands, for distribution to the heirs. The probate judge then entered an order on the journal of his court, requiring the administrator to pay the money to him, the probate judge. The money was paid according to this order. The heirs of the decedent have demanded the money of the probate judge, who fails to…