People ex rel. Heidinger v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice John J. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This appeal seeks to reverse the judgment of the circuit court entered April 24, 1936, in favor of the defendant, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, after the dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint on defendant’s motion, and also an order entered April 10, 1936, denying plaintiff’s motion for an order of default and judgment against defendant for its alleged failure to plead or answer within the time provided by statute.

This is an action upon the official bond of George E. Heatley, a constable, to recover damages of…