Burch v. Harte

The essential facts of the controversy are as follows:

The plaintiff claims the sum of $500 out of a sum of $1,000, in the hands of Harte, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, by virtue of his office, being fees allowed the late Philip Kumler for services as referee in a certain suit. The claim is based on an assignment, in writing, from said Kumler, dated September 28, 1899, and filed with said clerk.

Upon motion of the clerk an order of interpleader was duly entered, and Scott Bonham and C. D. Robertson, made defendants, have filed answers and cross-petitions, both the…