Supreme Court of North Carolina March 20, 1940 (State Ex Rel. Dunn v. Swanson)

Seawell, J.

Tbe plaintiff, Mrs. Kate Dunn, administratrix of tbe estate of Leonard Dunn, brought tbis action to recover for tbe injury and death of her husband, which she alleges was brought about by the negligent acts of the defendants Ellis, jailer, and Swanson, sheriff of Vance County, and for which she claims the National Surety Corporation is liable on the sheriff’s bonds.