McFarlan v. State

On June 15, 1897, Nettie L. Kenner began an action against Ralph H. Kenner in the Delaware Circuit Court. A summons was duly issued by the clerk of said court to appellant, as sheriff of Rush county, Indiana, in which county the said Ralph H. Kenner resided, commanding said sheriff to serve the same upon said Kenner, and make due return thereof. Upon receipt of said summons, appellant notified the clerk of the Delaware Circuit Court and. the attorney of Nettie L. Kenner, that he would not serve said summons until his fees for the service thereof, amounting to $2.05, were first paid. Upon a…