State v. Fidelity Deposit Co. of Maryland

The’ state sued Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland as surety upon a depository'bond of the Lincoln State Bank of Carrizozo, which failed in October, 1923. The bond was conditioned, in substance, that moneys of the county of Lincoln, deposited by the county treasurer, should be by the bank accounted for and paid over. It was originally given in 1921, but, having been renewed, was in effect when the bank closed.

Plaintiff made claim for a deposit in the name of “H. G. Norman, County Treasurer,” in the sum of $4,733.52, and for another deposit in the name of “H. G. Norman, Treasurer, School…