State ex rel. Glidden v. Fowler

The theory of the relator is that the circuit court for Columbia county has no jurisdiction to do anything but to return the money; that the court acted without and beyond its jurisdiction in impounding the money until . such time as an action could be begun and prosecuted and the issues determined.

The principal question raised is: Did the circuit court for Columbia county act in excess of and beyond its jurisdiction in directing the clerk of the circuit court for Columbia county to retain in his hands the sum of $1,500 until the ownership of the fund should be established?

The provisions of…