Shepard v. Meridian National Bank

It is shown in appellant’s complaint that on November 12, 1886, John E. Sullivan entered upon the duties of the office of clerk of the Marion Circuit Court, succeeding Moses G. McLain, who held that office for the four years ending on said day. Sullivan held the office until January 31, 1889, when he resigned, and the appellee John R. Wilson was appointed to succeed him, and was afterwards elected as his own successor. During the early period of Sullivan’s incumbency of the office, his predecessor, McLain, paid to him moneys in custody of the clerk, belonging to insolvent and decedents’…