§ 5/19-114 Failure to take and return bond

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§ 19-114. Failure to take and return bond.

    If the sheriff or other officer fails to take and return the bond, as required by Article XIX of this Act, or returns in insufficient bond, he or she shall be liable to the party injured for all damages such party may sustain by reason of such neglect, which may be recovered in an action against the sheriff or other officer, or by an action upon the sheriff's or other officer's official bond.