Distefano v. Michiels

This is a suit on a bond given under the provisions of the act 196 of 1918, for permission to operate a public service ear. The bond is for $3,000. It was given by one J. C. Jeansonne, as principal, who obtained the permit from the police jury, to operate the car. The defendant, Victor Michiels, and one J. J. Salmon were the sureties on the bond. Plaintiffs have already obtained a judgment against Jeansonne and Salmon, in solido, Jeansonne being condemned to pay $5,000, and Salmon’s liability being limited to $3,000. It is alleged that Salmon has gone into bankruptcy and is utterly…