People Ex Rel. Outwater v. . Green

This case presents directly the question: In whom, on the 28th of April, 1873, was vested the final authority to audit, settle and allow claims against the county of New York?

The claim was for compensation to the relator for services in estimating and computing the taxes, and in extending them on the assessment rolls. His employment was by the president of the board of supervisors in the name of the board, under chapter 573 of the Laws of 1871. The service thus rendered was unquestionably a county charge. As such, by a resolution of the board of supervisors adopted April, 28, 1873, it was…