Verdery v. Walton

The main point in this case is whether there existed any valid constitutional law by virtue of which the ordinary could demand payment of his'fees, from county funds, for preparing the applications of those entitled to pensions at the time the services were rendered, for which compensation is demanded. Under the constitution of this State as originally adopted, the power of taxation over the whole State was given to supply soldiers, who lost a limb or limbs in the military service of the Confederate States, with substantial artificial limbs during life. The constitution'was subsequently…