State Ex Rel. Obion County v. Cobb

This is a suit commenced on July 27,1945, by Obion County to recover alleged excess fees of $16',177.35, together with interest and penalties, collected by C. H. Cobb by virtue of his office as clerk and master of Obion County from June 13,1932 to October 28,1938. The suit is based upon an audit made and.completed on May 31, 194¿>, by auditors from the office of the State Comptroller. This audit is made an exhibit to the bill; Answers denying liability were filed by all defendants. The case was heard by the chancellor without proof other than a stipulation of facts. In a well considered…