Boggs, Auditor v. O'Dell

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Chief Justice Stabler.

It appears from the record that the plaintiff was auditor of Pickens County from March 2, 1929, to March 2, 1937, a period of eight years. As such former auditor, he brought this action under Section 4960, Code of 1932, to recover for every deed entered and endorsed by him as such officer during that time. He alleged that he was entitled to these fees under the section of the Code named, but that they were retained by Pickens County and used by it as general funds in violation of law.

By their answer, the defendants as officers…