[Defendant may sue on bond in name of officer.]

The defendant may, for any violation of the bond, bring an action thereon in the name of the officer for his use. History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (242), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (242); Code 1915, § 4353; C.S. 1929, § 105-1714; 1941 Comp., § 25-1515; 1953 Comp., § 22-17-15.