Thompson v. Shurling

Russell, Chief Justice.

1. The contrary not being shown, it will be presumed that county warrants when issued are based upon a valid contract duly recorded as provided in the Code, § 23-1701. Americus Grocery Co. v. Pitts Banking Co., 169 Ga. 70 (4) (149 S. E. 776).

2. “An order drawn by the ordinary of a county on the treasurer for the payment of a debt due by the county is evidence of an adjudication by the ordinary that the amount stated in the order is due; and the treasurer can not go behind this judgment, except for fraud or mistake as to the amount of the indebtedness.” Maddox v. Anchor…