Barclay v. Matthews

This suit was against Deola Matthews, as tax collector, and American Surety Company of New Xork, as surety on her official bond, for money had and received as the balance of the purchase price of lands sold for delinquent taxes and in excess thereof, and costs, received under color of her office as such tax collector.

There were pleas of the general issue and of payment or accord and satisfaction, after the sui't was brought, to which demurrer was overruled. Appellant’s counsel concedes that no testimony was offered under the latter plea, and does not present the ruling for r eview. Georgia…