Mayor of Baltimore v. Thomas

NILES, J.—

Since the overruling of the demurrer to the declaration in this case, on the 27th day of October last, the defendants have filed a large number of pleas, upon many of which issues of law have been raised which are now before the court., Disposition will be made of each plea, and the replications, if any, thereto, separately at the conclusion of this opinion, but it seems best first to set forth in general terms what this court considers to be the principles applicable to the case.

This action is brought upon the official bond of the defendant, Thomas, as Register of the City of…