Duy v. Knowlton

Gresham, D. J.

The usual process was issued in this case, directed to the marshal, commanding him to summon the defendant. The marshal refuses to serve the process until the proper fees are paid in advance or a deposit of money made for their security. A rule is *108asked against the marshal to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for his refusal to serve the process.

In settling his accounts with the proper accounting officers of ¡the treasury department, the marshal is charged with all fees earned by him, and from the amount thus earned he is allowed to retain for his personal…