Davidson, Sheriff v. Chandler

Appellants are the sheriff of Washington county and the surety on his official bond. Appellees are the widow and minor children of N. A. Chandler, deceased, and they brought this action against appellants to recover damages for the alleged negligent shooting and killing of N. A. Chandler by Joe C. Burton, deputy sheriff under appointment of appellant, Davidson, it being alleged that the shooting and killing by Burton was done carelessly, negligently and under color of his office. Appellants defended this action on the ground that Burton did not act officially in killing Chandler, and hence…