Pasquotank County v. . Surety Co.

This is an action brought by plaintiffs against defendant, American Surety Company, of New York and John L. Rogerson, administrator of Ernest L. Sawyer.

On 5 December, 1921, Ernest L. Sawyer was appointed and qualified as clerk of the Superior Court of Pasquotank County for the remainder of the term ending 4 December, 1922. Thereafter he was elected and served as clerk for the ensuing term beginning 4 December, 1922, and ending 4 December, 1926. Thereafter he was elected for the ensuing term, beginning 4 December, 1926, and served until 7 December, 1928, the date of his death. For each of said…