Mellon v. People ex rel Bennett

This case comes here upon the pleadings from which, without stating the details of them, it appears that the appellant is the surety upon the bond of one Frank M. Hunter, who was an assignee under the act concerning voluntary assignments for the benefit of creditors; such bond being given pursuant to section 3 of the act.

The suit is upon the bond, alleging default of Hunter in the sum of $1,253.80, the penalty -of the bond being $7,000. The plea alleged the entry of an order in the County Court on the 18th day of April, 1894, as follows :

“ It appearing to the court by the petition of E. O.…