Hodge v. People
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Pope county; the Hon. Daniel M. Browning, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scholfield
This was an action of debt on a sheriff’s bond, to recover fees alleged to have been collected and retained by the Sheriff, in excess of the amount allowed him as his salary by the county board.
The cause was heard and final judgment rendered, by the Circuit Court, at its February term, 1880.
The appeal is taken directly to this court.
The case involves no question that entitles it to be brought direct from the Circuit Court to this court. It is manifest, from the nature of the case, that it can not involve a franchise or a freehold; and no question is raised in argument or upon the errors…
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