Chinn v. Gunn

This is an application by the plaintiff for a writ of mandate to compel the defendant, as auditor of Napa County, to issue his warrant upon the treasurer of that county for the sum of fifty-five dollars for plaintiff’s services as justice of the peace of St. Helena Township in criminal cases for the month of January,. 1903, and for a like sum for similar services for February, 1903. The auditor refuses to issue his warrant for a larger sum than thirty dollars per month. A demurrer was sustained to the complaint and a judgment rendered thereon in favor of the defendant, from which the…