Bovee v. Willis

Hirt, P. J.,

This is a petition for a writ of mandamus asking the court to command Harvey Willis, County Controller of Erie County, to recognize the authority of petitioner to perform the duties of a general constable. The petition set forth that Charles Bovee is the duly elected and qualified high constable of North Girard Borough. Since his election he has posted with the clerk of courts a bond in the amount of $500 for the faith*120ful performance of his duties. The petition further alleges that the defendant has refused to pay petitioner for services performed by him as a general constable.…