Bagby v. Kirby

This is an appeal from a judgment for $250, rendered in the circuit court of Benton county, Missouri, against the appealing garnishee, in favor of plaintiffs.

The facts shown of record are that at the general election in 1922, defendant Gilbert S. Kirby was elected collector of Benton county, Missouri, that he was re-elected in 1926, and continued as such collector until March, 1928, when it was discovered he was a defaulter. Plaintiffs herein were his bondsmen for both said terms. On the discovery of Kirby’s defalcation, his bondsmen were called upon to make good the shortage. Defendant…