United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Samuels
Ohio Supreme Court
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Samuels, 5 Ohio Law. Abs. 349 (Ohio 1927)
Allen, Day, Jones, Kinkade, Marshall, Matthias, Robinson
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.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. v. Elias Samuels
- Status
- Published