Haradon v. Coffey
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah.: Robert G. Morrow, Judge. Department 1. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is a special proceeding by A. M. Haradon against John B. Coffey, as county clerk of Multnomah County,- Oregon, to compel the performance of an act which it is asserted the law specially enjoins as a duty resulting from an office.
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From Multnomah.: Robert G. Morrow, Judge. Department 1. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is a special proceeding by A. M. Haradon against John B. Coffey, as county clerk of Multnomah County,- Oregon, to compel the performance of an act which it is asserted the law specially enjoins as a duty resulting from an office. The complaint charges in effect that on January 5, 1913, the defendant, John B. Coffey, became, ever since has been, and now is the duly elected, legally qualified and acting county clerk of Multnomah. County; that as such officer he has custody of all papers in actions,…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Moore
The county clerk of any county containing more than 50,000 inhabitants, which limitation applies to Multnomah County, is required to collect in advance from the party instituting any civil suit, action or proceeding the sum of $10 on account of fees. If before the termination of the cause the money thus paid has been earned by the county, a further deposit is demanded, which sums are to be held by the clerk until earned by the county or returned to the parties: § 1114, L. O. L. An additional sum of $1 must be collected in that county as law library fees: § 1125, L. O. L. A schedule of fees is…
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