Landis v. Lincoln County

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Wolverton.

This is a proceeding by mandamus instituted by the sheriff of Lincoln County to compel the county court of said, county to audit and allow his claim for services as such sheriff for the months of August, September, October, and November, of the year 1896, amounting to the 'sum of $666.66. There was a demurrer to the alternative writ, which being overruled, judgment was rendered against plaintiff, dismissing the action, from which he appeals.

1. The solution of the sole question in this case depends entirely upon the construction to be given the following clause…