Christie v. Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County

Sharpstein, J.:

It appears by the certificate of the Coroner that the plaintiff was duly summoned to inspect the body, analyze the stomach, and give a professional opinion as to the cause of *165the death of deceased; and that, in obedience to said summons, the plaintiff performed those services.

Upon the presentation of an account, properly made out and verified, and that certificate to the Board of Supervisors, it was the duty of that Board to allow a reasonable compensation for such services. The certificate was not conclusive as to the amount of compensation. (Ch. 81, Stat. 1872, 81.) Under the…