Daniel, Sheriff v. Standard Acc. Ins. Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Van Sant, Commissioner

—Reversing'.

Appellant, Julins Daniel, was Sheriff of Johnson County in the years 1938, 1939, 1940 and 1941. Appellee, Elijah Stanaford, was one of his deputies for the entire term, although his duties were restricted, as a consequence of which his compensation was decreased from January 1, 1941, to the end of the term. Appellant instituted this action against Mr. Stanaford and appellee, Standard Accident Insurance Company, the surety on his revenue bond, to recover the sum of $266.96, which he alleged was due him by reason of shortage in the…