U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Michigan October 15, 1844 (United States v. Davis)

OPINION OF

THE COURT.

This action is brought against the defendant as surety on the bond of a postmaster. The defendant pleaded a discharge under the bankrupt law. To this plea the plaintiffs demurred, joinder, &e. The question for decision is, whether the defendant as a surety to the government, is discharged under the bankrupt law.