Curtis v. Michaelson

One question is presented for decision on this appeal: Does the statutory provision embodied in Section 5105-a26, Code of 1927, give to a party injured by a motor carrier a right to proceed directly against the obligor on the bond given in compliance with the statute? Before answering this question, the pleaded facts should be stated.

The record discloses that appellant filed his petition in the district court of Iowa in and for Polk County on February 23, 1927, naming Emil Michaelson as defendant, and claiming from him damages on account of injuries and dam-a8’es sustained through the…