Jenney v. Township of Mussey

Drain taxes were assessed by the county drain commissioner. The treasurer was sued in replevin and otherwise by various persons from whom he attempted to collect these taxes. Acting under a resolution of the township board, the supervisor employed plaintiff to defend these suits, and he has brought suit against the township for his services. The learned circuit judge held that the township was interested in these taxes, and that the supervisor had authority to employ counsel, under 1 How. Stat. § 737, upon the theory that these were actions against the treasurer in his official capacity, and…