Whatcom County v. Schuman

This action was brought by What-com county to recover the value of personal property alleged to have been converted by defendants. Dr. Smith died pending the action, and his executrix was substituted.

The questions presented on appeal are, for the most part, questions of fact.

Appellant Austin and Dr. Jacob S. Smith were majority members of the board of county commissioners of Whatcom county. Appellant Kinzer was deputy auditor and acting clerk of the board of commissioners. Defendant Cramer was the third member of the board, but he was not of the same political party as Austin and Dr. Smith,…