§ 162-12. Liability of sureties.
§ 162‑12. Liability of sureties.
The sureties to a sheriff's bond shall be liable for all fines andamercements imposed on him, in the same manner as they are liable for otherdefaults in his official duty. (1829, c. 33; R.C., c. 105, s. 14; Code, s. 2076; Rev., s. 2815; C.S.,s. 3934.)