Covington v. Quitman County

Appellant was the circuit clerk and ex officio county court clerk of Quitman County during the years 1936 to 1939, inclusive. He was allowed by the circuit court for each of said years the sum of $600' “for public services not particularly provided for,” the amount being the maximum that could be allowed in that county. After the expiration of his term, appellant filed a petition the county court praying that he be allowed a similar sum for each of said years as compensation as county court clerk, that is to say, for public services not particularly provided for. The petition was denied by…