State ex rel. Mott v. Scofield

KANNER, Judge.

The relator, Mott, tried on a misdemeanor charge before the respondent county judge and a jury, was acquitted. The trial was reported by an official court reporter at the request of the relator, who paid the reporter for his services. The relator filed a sworn statement of costs showing payment of the reporter’s charge and requested a certificate of payment of. such cost, pursuant to section 939.06, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. The county judge declined to issue the certificate because in his opinion the fee of the court reporter was not taxable as costs.

Mandamus action seeking…