In Gilmore v. Moore, 30 Ga. 628, the sheriff was held liable for money stolen from a trunk under his bed while he was asleep, but that is a far cry from a holding that he was absolutely liable.
Summary of this case from Puckett v. Chambers1 Div. 844.
April 2, 1935.
Appeal from Circuit Court, Clarke County; Joe M. Pelham, Jr., Judge.
Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution.
In Gilmore v. Moore, 30 Ga. 628, the sheriff was held liable for money stolen from a trunk under his bed while he was asleep, but that is a far cry from a holding that he was absolutely liable.
Summary of this case from Puckett v. ChambersFull title:Lena MOORE v. C. B. GILMORE
Court:Supreme Court of Alabama
Date published: Apr 2, 1935
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