In Re American Surety Co.

This is an appeal to this court on a statutory proceeding which had its origin before the Ashland county board of commissioners, wherein applications were filed by appellees, under favor of Sections 12195 and 12196, General Code, which had for their purpose the procuring of an order for the release of the surety companies from the treasurer’s bond.

In conformity to the provision of the first section, the sureties served written notice of the time and place of hearing upon the treasurer. The board of commissioners, on December 30, 1938, the interested parties being present and represented by…