American Indemnity Co. v. Hidalgo County

SMITH, Chief Justice.

In May, 1926, O. Em Jones, then tax collector of Hidalgo County, wrongfully disbursed certain tax- funds belonging to the State of Texas and Hidalgo County and certain subdivisions thereof. The funds were paid out in pursuance of a judgment of a district court of said county.

Subsequently, but within two years of the wrongful act, the State of Texas brought this suit against Jones and his surety, American Indemnity Company, on Jones’ official bond as tax collector, to recover said funds, described in appellant’s .brief as follows:

“(1) $4,731.63 in tax money belonging to…