People v. Stacey

The only question presented for decision in this case is, whether in a suit on an executor’s bond, the plaintiff, i. e. The People, can sue for the use of more than one person in the same suit.

Dnder section 21 of the Practice Act, the plaintiff is required in a suit on a special bond conditioned for the performance of covenants, to set out the conditions of the bond, and may assign in his declaration, as many breaches, as he may think fit; and the jury shall assess the damages, for so many breaches as the plaintiff shall prove, and the judgment for the penalty shall stand as a security for…