Whipple v. American Surety Co. of New York

SIBLEY, Circuit Judge.

Lucian A. Whipple became superintendent of schools for Bleckley county, Ga., and applied in writing to American Surety Company to become surety on his official bond, agreeing to “indemnify the Surety against liability, loss, costs, charges, suits, damages, counsel fees, and expenses of whatever nature” sustained by reason of executing the bond. The application stated that Whipple’s collections were deposited with Cochran Banking Company and withdrawals were subject to order of board of education. The company signed the bond as surety December 28, 1928, but requested its…