Bradshaw v. Cruise

On the 5th of January, 1863, James C. Cruise *261was appointed administrator of Henry Bradshaw, and gave bond as such, with Thomas H. Phillips and Thomas "Walton as sureties.

Soon after his appointment, the administrator sold the personal estate, taking notes with security, due at twelve months, payable in Tennessee money for all sums over five dollars, and cash for all sums under five dollars.

This suit was brought against Cruise and ' his sureties for breaches of his administration bond, and the breaches alleged are, that he sold the property on a credit of twelve months, and agreed to take…