§ 1607. Reducing bond on payment. Whenever the sureties of the marshal
shall pay the amount for which the action on the marshal's bond is
brought, and the costs and disbursements incurred therein, or any part
thereof, they shall be entitled to have such sum credited upon the bond
upon presenting to the city clerk the affidavit of the plaintiff or his
attorney in such action, acknowledging the payment; whereupon such clerk
shall endorse the payment on the bond and the bond shall be reduced by
the amount so paid.