Hagood v. Blythe

Action at law on a marshal’s bond, against him and his sureties. A trial by jury waived. Complaint alleges the collection by the United States marshal of certain costs due plaintiff as clerk of the court in Farr v. Chick,—$187.75; the failure to pay the same to plaintiff; and demands judgment on the penalty of the bond. The collection of the money in July, 1883, by Blythe, marshal, and the failure on his part to pay it over, have been proved, except as to the sum of $12.32, which should he credited on the claim. The answer on behalf of the sureties sets up certain dealings between the…