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BOYDEN v. UNITED STATES

80 U.S. 17 (____)

13 Wall. 17

BOYDEN ET AL. v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. M.H. Carpenter and M.M. Cothren, for the plaintiff in error:

Mr. Justice STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

Were a receiver of public moneys, who has given bond for the faithful performance of his duties as required by law, a mere ordinary bailee, it might be that he would be relieved by proof that the money had been destroyed by fire, or stolen from him, or taken by irresistible force. He would then be bound only to the exercise of ordinary...

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