State ex rel. King v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

During the times hereinafter referred to, Jake H. Fisher was the duly elected, qualified, and acting public administrator and ex-officio public guardian in and for Saline county, Missouri. Appellant on the 5th of February, 1909, became surety on his official bond as such.

This is an action brought on said bond in behalf of Harry Lee Allen, a minor. Said Fisher had charge of his estate and died in June, 1913, after having converted the funds thereof to his own use.

The sole defense of the surety company is that Fisher was young Allen’s guardian in his individual capacity and not in his official…