Overall v. County of Tulare

The Court

The plaintiff was sheriff of Tulare county from January 7, 1889, until January 5, 18.91. During that time no salary was attached to his office, *62but he was entitled to charge and receive for official services such fees as were allowed by law. On November 29, 1890, he presented to the board of supervisors for allowance a claim against the county for $770.40. Of this claim $284.70 was for “ miles traveled hunting for” one McFarlane, and $485.30 for “ miles traveled in hunting for” one McKinney, both of whom had been charged with the commission of crime. On January 12, 1891, the hoard…