The People v. James

This is an action in debt brought by the People, on the relation of the city of Altamont, on the bond of the county collector of Effingham county. The declaration consists of three counts — two original counts and one additional count. Appellees filed a demurrer. The demurrer was sustained, and appellant abiding its declaration, judgment against it was entered, and it has brought the cause here for review.

The question involved is whether the county treasurer, as ex-officio county collector, is entitled to fees on the taxes collected by him for the city of Altamont, and if so, the amount of…