Miller v. Buena Vista County
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Sae Cvreuit Court. Action by an attorney to recover compensation for services rendered in a habeas corpus proceeding. A demurrer to the petition was overruled. Defendant appeals. The amount in controversy being less than $100, it was sent to this court upon questions of law certified by the judge of the circuit court.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
i. habeaseormenujy court fordefendant: liability of county for compensation. I. The questions certified by the judge of the circuit court are as follows: “(1) Ts a county liable for the payment of services rendered by an attorney appointed by the judge of the circuit court to defend in habeas corpus proceedings brought by . . . -t , ~ . . , parties restrained or their liberty on a criminal x d charge before him? (2) Is a county liable in such case when such appointment was made on account of the proper district attorney, who could not reasonably be present, although he was never notified of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Cunningham v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1885
3Cited by1 opinion
- Pickrell v. HiattSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890