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DIST. OF COLUMBIA v. PETTY

No. 316.

229 U.S. 593 (1913)

33 S.Ct. 881

57 L.Ed. 1343

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA v. PETTY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 9, 1913.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Edward H. Thomas for plaintiff in error.

Mr. J.J. Darlington for defendants in error, Church and Deering.

Mr. W.C. Sullivan filed a brief for defendant in error Petty.

Mr. Jackson H. Ralston, Mr. Frederick L. Siddons and Mr. William E. Richardson filed a brief for defendant in error Wilson.

MR. JUSTICE PITNEY delivered the opinion of the court.

This action was founded upon the official bond of James T. Petty, Auditor of the District of Columbia, given by him and his sureties, bearing date May 1, 1888, and conditioned as follows:

"Whereas, the above bounden James T. Petty has been appointed to the office of Auditor in and for the District of Columbia; Now, therefore, the condition of said obligation is such that if the said James T. Petty shall...

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