State Ex Rel. Christian v. St. Clair

Berry, Judge:

This is a proceeding in mandamus instituted in this Court to compel the respondent, E. L. St. Clair, President of the County Court of McDowell County, to sign the several checks or warrants for the payment of services performed by the petitioners Barbara Moore, Leonard Bolt, Jackie Frederick, George Deskins, Ronnie Mathis, Roy Smith, Gerald Smith and Charles Lawson as deputies of Jack L. Christian, Sheriff of McDowell County, from January 7, 1969 through January 31, 1969. A rule to show cause was issued by this Court on February 10, 1969 returnable February 18, 1969 at which time…