Esselstyn v. CASTEEL

This action was brought by Beulah A. Esselstyn to recover damages from Mrs. Elbert B. Casteel, formerly county clerk of Umatilla County, Oregon, and National Surety Corporation, the surety on her official bond, claimed to have been caused by the neglect of Mrs. Casteel in failing to docket an alleged judgment. The defendants filed a motion to strike material portions of the complaint. The motion was allowed, and the defendants then filed a demurrer to the complaint which was sustained. The plaintiff refused to plead further, and judgment was entered for the defendants from which the plaintiff…