Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the clerk of the first city court of the city of New Orleans shall give bond in favor of the city judge in the amount of twenty thousand dollars conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties and for the discharge of all claims incurred against him in his official capacity. This bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the fault of the clerk in the discharge of his official duties.
La. R.S. § 13:2164