Berry v. St. Francois County

John Layton was indicted for murder in the county of Perry, and afterwards the cause was removed, by a change of venue, to the county of .St. Francois. Whilst Layton was confined in the jail of St. Francois county, a guard was employed for his safe keeping. Layton was convicted and executed. The account of the guard was allowed by the circuit court of St. Francois county, but upon the presentation •of it to the county court of that county, its payment was refused. On proceedings on mandamus, the circuit court sustained the judgment of the county court, and Berry has brought his cause to this…