Jackson v. Gallet

This proceeding was commenced for the purpose of procuring the issuance of a writ of mandate requiring defendant, as state auditor, to certify to the state board of examiners for approval a claim of plaintiff for expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties as a member of the board of commissioners of the Idaho state bar, to which position he was elected under the provisions of chapter 211, 1923 Session Laws. To the application the defendant filed a demurrer setting up, first, that there is no appropriation of funds for the purpose of paying the claim in question or any claim…