Broadway National Bank v. Hargis

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Affirming in part and reversing in part.

In 1928, Breathitt county issued funding bonds in the amount of $92,500 for the payment of certain claims against it which had been reduced to judgment. The proceeds were held by A. H. Hargis, county treasurer. The Broadway National Bank, as the owner by assignment of warrants issued to the Richmond Machinery' & Equipment Company amounting to $4,440.60, which were payable out of that fund, presented them for payment. Not being paid, the bank and the company sought to compel the treasurer by an order of…