State Ex Rel. Gunn v. Argo

GABDNER, Justice.

M. A. Argo was duly elected tax collector for Walker county, and has been continuously performing the duties of the office since October 1, 1931. The only surety on his official bond (in the sum of $100,000) was the Union Indemnity Company, which was placed in the hands of a receiver January 6, 1933. In a written communication to Argo, bearing date January 20,-.1933, the county .commission for Walker county, calling attention to said receivership, “requested” that he “forthwith file another bond.” A new bond was not accepted and approved until after the institution of these…