Supreme Court of the United States February 25, 1858 (United States v. Breitling)

Mr. Chief Justice TANEY

delivered the opinion of the court.

This action was brought by the United States against the defendant in error, as one of the sureties in the official bond of David E. Moore, who was receiver of the public moneys at Demopolis, in the State of Alabama. Under the instructions given by the court to the jury, the verdict and judgment were in favor of the defendant.