Washington v. . Bonner

The evidence tended to show that chapter 170, section 77 of the Private Laws of 1903 provided for the appointment of a sinking fund commissioner for the city of Washington, and that on 7 April, 1919, F. H. Bryan was duly appointed commissioner of the sinking fund of the plaintiff. On 10 April, 1919, defendant, National Surety Company, executed an indemnity bond on behalf of said Bryan for the faithful performance of his official duties "for a period of one year, beginning 7 April, 1919, and ending on 7 April, 1920, or until his successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified." On 27…