Adams v. Maricopa County

The appellant, who was defendant below, became sheriff of appellee county February 14, 1912, the day of admission to statehood. During his term, 1912-13, he received from the United States government for and on account of payment for the support and keeping of United States prisoners in the county jail of Maricopa County the sum of $6,741.75. Of this sum he paid to the county $3,372, but retained the balance of $3,369.75, claiming it as his own. This suit was brought by the county to recover the last-named sum, and it had judgment. The defendant has appealed from the judgment.

The appellant’s…