State ex rel. Board of County Commissioners v. Whittemore

In the year 1879 the defendant was elected clerk of Hamilton county, and has performed the duties pertaining to that office since the 8th day of January, 1880. Hamilton county at the time of his election contained less than 8,000 inhabitants, and therefore he, as county clerk, has performed the duties of clerk of the district court of that county. He has duly reported the fees received by him, except those pertaining to the district court. This is a proceeding by mandamus to compel him to make a report of all fees received by virtue of his office. The question to be determined is whether or…