Ake v. Bookhammer

The Chancellor.

Solicitors for the parties have submitted their argument upon the demurrer on briefs. A reading of the *323briefs discloses a marked difference of view between the opposing sides as to the theory and nature of the case which the bill sets up.

The defendants view the complaint as one made against the eligibility of Hill as County Engineer because he does not possess the qualifications prescribed by the statute as necessary for one appointed by the Levy Court to that office, and the consequent illegality of the payment to him of the salary attached by the law to it. This being the…