Republic Underwriters v. Norman

WALTHALL, Justice.

Appellee, J. G. Norman, brought this suit against Percy Carnes, a constable of Van Zandt county, and appellant, Republic Underwriters, a corporation, surety on Carnes official bond as constable, for damages for an alleged unlawful arrest of appellee by Carnes, on the charge of the offense of drunkenness, and placing appellee in jail and keeping him confined therein for several hours before releasing him, during which appellee and his relatives offered to make bond, which was refused.

Carnes answered by general demurrer and general denial.

Appellant, Republic Underwriters,…