Peak, Judge v. Akins

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Section 3780, Kentucky Statutes, is as follows:

“County courts may, once in each year, divide their respective counties into as many districts as the public peace and good order of society may require, and appoint in each district a company of patrols, to consist of one captain and not' exceeding three men, to continue in service twelve months, unless removed by the county court' for neglect of duty or improper conduct. None but discreet and sober men shall be appointed patrols; they shall take an oath before a justice of the peace faithfully,…