Graeff v. Schlottman

Opinion by

Henderson, J.,

The appellants challenge the constitutionality of the Act of Assembly of May 10,1923, P. L. 183. The title of the Act is “An Act authorizing sheriffs in counties of the fourth class to appoint a solicitor; prescribing the duties of the said solicitor; and fixing his salary.” The statute provides that in all counties of the fourth class the sheriff may appoint one person learned in the law as his solicitor; that the said solicitor shall advise upon all legal matters that may be submitted and shall conduct any litigation when requested so to do by the sheriff. He shall…