Reid v. Wallace

The facts in this case may be thus stated: The appellee was convicted of a misdemeanor in the county court of Blount county and punishment fixed at a fine of $50, besides the costs of court.

Appellee paid the court costs in money and tendered to the appellant, as clerk of the court in which he was' convicted, valid claims against the fine and forfeiture fund of Blount county, in the sum of $50, face value, in payment and satisfaction of said fine. The appellant refused to accept these valid claims against said fund. Suit was then filed by appellee to require appellant to accept said claims so…