Beach v. Von Detten

COOPER, C.

This is an appeal by plaintiff from a judgment denying his application for a writ of mandate agahfst defendant as county auditor. Plaintiff is a constable of Stockton Township, in said county. He demanded a warrant for his salary as constable, amounting to $85.50, under the County Government Act of 1897. Defendant contends that he is only entitled to a warrant for $64.11, being his salary under the County Government Act of 1901, as amended.

The question to be determined is as to the constitutionality of the act of 1901 in so far is it affects the question of plaintiff’s salary. The…