State Ex Rel. Scobee v. Meriwether

This is an original proceeding in mandamus to compel respondent, as judge of the tenth judicial circuit of this state, to certify relatrix’s salary as official court reporter of that circuit in the amount due her under House Bill No. 293 of the 63rd General Assembly which became effective July 1, 1946..

Relatrix is the duly appointed, qualified and acting court reporter for the tenth judicial circuit. She was appointed January 2,1943, for a term expiring December 31, 1946. This circuit has a population of more than 45,000 and less than 60,000 inhabitants, and under Section 13341, R. S. Mo.,…