Granger v. Boswinkle
Indiana Court of Appeals
Prom Newton Circuit Court; G. W. Hanley, Judge. Action by Matt. Boswinkle against Andrew Granger, ex-justice of the peace, and others. Prom a judgment for plaintiff, the defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHotted, J.
— This is a suit on the bond of a justice of the peace. The justice, his sureties and a special constable were all made defendants to the suit, and are now appellants in this court. The alleged breach of the bond charged grew out of an alle'ged unlawful assault and battery committed on appellee' BoswinMe by such special constable appointed by such justice.
The complaint is in two paragraphs, the bond being made an exhibit with each. Demurrers were filed to each paragraph and overruled, and exception saved as to each ruling.
The cause was put at issue by an answer in general denial, trial by a…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Detroit Savings Bank v. ZieglerMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- Hawkins v. ThomasIndiana Court of Appeals · 1891
- Bowers v. FlemingIndiana Supreme Court · 1879
- Urmston v. State ex rel. KuehnIndiana Supreme Court · 1880
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