State ex rel. Savings Trust Co. v. Hallen
Missouri Court of Appeals
Ajopeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Eon. Charles Claflin Allen, Judge. (1) The taking of the acknowledgment by respondent Hallen in the manner revealed by the evidence was such carelessness and negligence as rendered her liable on her official bond for all damages that proximately resulted therefrom, for she was bound to conduct herself with the skill and diligence which could reasonably be required of a skillful and diligent person under the circumstances. 2…
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Ajopeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Eon. Charles Claflin Allen, Judge. (1) The taking of the acknowledgment by respondent Hallen in the manner revealed by the evidence was such carelessness and negligence as rendered her liable on her official bond for all damages that proximately resulted therefrom, for she was bound to conduct herself with the skill and diligence which could reasonably be required of a skillful and diligent person under the circumstances. 2 Sherman & Redfield on Negligence (5 Ed.), sec. 602; Bailey v. New York, 3 Hill. 531; Fog'arty v. Finley, 10 Cal. 239; State ex…
1Opinion of the CourtReynolds, P. J.
(after stating the facts). — The first question for decision in this case, is that of the proximate cause of the loss which the relator undoubtedly has sustained.
In 2 Shearman & Redfield on Negligence (5 Ed.), sec. 602, the general rule governing the liability of notaries public on their bonds, given for the faithful performance of their duties, is stated to be that the officer is liable for incapacity or mistake, or negligence in the performance of these duties, to one who suffers in consequence of want of care in his official capacity.
In State to use of Kleinsorge v. Meyer et al., 2 Mo.…
2Cases cited23 opinions
- Gannon v. Laclede Gas Light Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1898
- Buesching v. St. Louis Gaslight Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1880
- Rothrock v. Cordz-Fisher Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1898
- Thorpe v. Missouri Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1886
- Petty v. Hannibal & St. Joseph RailroadSupreme Court of Missouri · 1885
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