31 Iowa 272 | Iowa | 1871
Chapter 119 of the acts of the ninth general assembly requires each county judge to give bond, with two or more sureties, in a sum not less than $10,000 “ conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties as such judge.” Revision, section 554 prescribes the form of bonds to be given by civil officers; it is substantially the same as the instrument sued on in this case.
The duties of a county judge, at the time of the transactions complained of in the petition, were those which are usually discharged by courts of probate, pertaining to the settlement of estates, the guardianship of minors, étc. He was authorized to act as his own clerk and to keep his own records. Rev., §§ 242, 347. He had jurisdiction in all matters relating to the settlement of estates, and could enter judgments against executors and administrators and their securities for money not paid in accordance with his
Chapter 119 of the acts of the ninth general assembly repealed Revision, section 277, which required the bond of a county judge to be conditioned for the payment of sXL^pulliG moneys that should come into his hands, and provides that the instrument shall obligate the officer for the faithful discharge of his duties. Its form, as we have seen, is provided for by Revision, section 554, and is the same as that of all bonds required of officers who are intrusted with public money or money of individuals. This appears to express quite clearly the legislative interpretation of the law, to the effect that county judges in the discharge of their duties were
The foregoing are the only points made by appellants. Upon our ruling thereon the judgment of the district court must be
Affirmed.