Burton Township v. Speck

On July 1, 1963, a new supervisor of Burton township, Genesee county, brought this suit to recover money that defendants, members of the Burton township board prior to April, 1963, had obtained from the township.

Beginning April 1, 1946, the electors of the township board annually voted a fixed expense allowance to board members. CL 1948, § 41.75 (Stat Ann 1961 Bév §5.67) provides in part:

“No accounts shall be audited by such board, except such as are made in writing, giving the particular items of such account, and verified by oath or affirmation of the claimant or some one in his behalf.”…