People v. Shannon

This was an action of debt against Shannon and his sureties on the bond given by Shannon, as master in chancery of Randolph county. The amended declaration avers the making of the bond, which was filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, October 15, 1879, subject to the condition that, whereas, the said Shannon, by reason of no successor being appointed in his stead as master in chancery, would continue in and exercise the duties of said office, until the March term, 1830, and until a successor should be appointed and qualified, therefore it was provided that if he should…