Martin County v. Hansen

(Dissenting). — I have dissented for the reasons given in the opinion of the Circuit Judge filed at the time of his ruling on the motion, for a new trial. Judge Thomas’ view was that the plaintiff was entitled to recover $1,200.00 as the reasonable value of his services, irrespective of the validity vel non on the county warrants sued on in this cas'e. The declaration contained common counts which authorized such a recovery on a quantum, meruit basis. The record shows that Kirk, who’ rendered the services in question, was employed October 10, 1928. The injunction suit of Dunscombe v. Martin…