Pfaff v. State ex rel. Maxwell

This was a proceeding by mandate by the appellee’s relator, as coroner of Marion county, to compel the appellant, as the auditor of such county, to issue his warrant on the treasurer of the county for the expenses of a certain inquest held and certified by the relator as such coroner. The appellant’s demurrer, for the want of facts, to the complaint and alternative writ, was overruled by the court. An answer and return were then filed by the appellant, to which the relator’s demurrer, for the alleged want of facts, was sustained by the court. The appellant excepted to this ruling, and…