Morgan v. Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for What-com county, Kellogg, J., entered March 24, 1911, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action upon the official bond of a sheriff, after a trial on the merits.
1Opinion of the CourtChadwick, J.
On November 14, 1907, George W. Morgan began an action for divorce, in Eng county, against the plaintiff in this suit. Summons was placed in the hands of defendant Andrew Williams, who was sheriff of Whatcom county, for service. It is alleged that no service was made, but that a false return showing personal service was filed by the sheriff, upon which a default was entered, resulting in a trial and decree in favor of George W. Morgan. The decree was entered on December 7, 1907; and by its' terms Morgan was bound to pay this plaintiff $60 per month. The court found that there was no community…
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