Holland v. Fidelity Deposit Co. of Maryland

This is an action against the sheriff and the surety on his official bond for damages caused by a trespass upon the person of plaintiff committed by two alleged deputy sheriffs under color of their office as such and in the line and scope of their authority. The trespass is alleged to have been that they shot plaintiff with a pistol, causing the personal injuries and damages sued for.

' The pleas were the general issue and statute of limitations of one year. The trespass is alleged to have been committed more than one year before the suit was commenced.

The court overruled the demurrer to the…