May v. Rice

— This is a proceeding by mandamus instituted by the appellant to compel James H. Rice, as Auditor of State, to issue to her a warrant upon the State Treasurer for $10,000. The judgment below was in favor of the auditor. At the-session of 1883 the General Assembly passed the following, denominated a joint resolution, viz.:

“A joint resolution, providing for the payment of a claim in favor of Mrs. Edwin May, and appropriating money therefor.

“Be it Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana.

“Section 1. There is hereby allowed Mrs. Sarah May, wife of the late Edwin May, for services…