United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Samuels
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Samuels
5 Ohio Law. Abs. 349
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Samuels
Opinion of the Court
1. Where in the dishharge of official duty a polce officer fails to take that precaution or exercise that eare which due regard for otheis requires, resulting in injury, his conduct constitutes misfeasance.
2. A surety on the bond of a motor cycle police officer with a condition that he “shall faithfully perform the duties of the office of policeman of said city” is liable for the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by such officer in the performance of his official duties.
Judgment affirmed.
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