State ex rel. City of St. Louis v. Thornton
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from the St. Louis Circuit Court. cited: Goss v. Watlington, 3 Brod. & B. 132; Whitnash v. George, 8 Barn. & Cress. 556 ; Middleton v. Melton, 10 Barn. & Cress. 317.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, P. J.
This is a suit against the principal and sureties on the official bond of defendant Thornton as clerk of the St. Louis Circuit Court. The condition of the bond is as follows : “ Whereas the said J. Fred. Thornton has been duly elected clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, for the term of four years from and after the first Monday in January, 1875, and until his successor is duly elected and qualified: Now, if the said J. Fred. Thornton shall faithfully perform the duties of his office, and pay over all moneys which may come to his hands by virtue of his office, and that he, his…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Stewart v. ThomasSupreme Court of Missouri · 1869
- Stoops v. WittlerMissouri Court of Appeals · 1876
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