Davis v. Hull

Opinion of the Court.

THIS was an action brought in the court below by Davis, on a penal bond executed by Hull. &c. conditioned for the faithful performance of Hull’s duties as deputy sheriff appointed by Davis, and to indemnify Davis against all injury, which might arise in consequence of the acts of the deputy. The declaration, after setting forth the bond and condition, charges Hull with having failed to perform the duties of his office of deputy sheriff, and sets out, specifically, the injury which has resulted to Davis in consequence thereof. Hull, together with the other defendants, who…