People Ex Rel. McCarthy v. Barrett

This was a proceeding by mandamus seeking to compel payment of"$270 alleged to be due relatrix as official shorthand reporter under an appointment made by Judge Craig VanMeter, formerly a judge of the circuit court of the fifth circuit, now resigned. The circuit court denied relief, and the cause is brought here by direct appeal because of the interest which the State has in the matter.

There are no disputed facts. Craig VanMeter, then a judge of the circuit court, on October 9, 1933, appointed the relatrix official shorthand reporter in. accordance with the terms of the statute hereinafter…