Mathew v. Ellis

Candlkr, Justice.

This is a mandamus proceeding, and the only question presented for decision is whether or not the Board of County Commissioners in and for Jeff Davis County are authorized to have the books and accounts of the Superintendent of Schools in and for that county audited and to compel him to produce them for such purpose. The trial judge held that the board had such authority, and ordered the defendant, as the'county’s superintendent of schools, to produce his records for such purpose. The exception, is to that judgment. Held:

Code (Ann.) § 23-1301, provides: “The ordinary, or…