Rice v. Glens Falls Publishing Co.

There is no substantial dispute in the evidence on any issue decisive of the case. There are but two questions here necessary for a decision: (1) Was the $660 the property or money of Warren county when paid over to the defendant publishing company? If so (2), Are the defendants or any of them proper parties under section 51 of the General Municipal Law?(1) The defendants urge strongly that the validity of the original appropriation is not in issue. It is true there are in the complaint no charges of illegal appropriation or use of funds, except in connection with the said $660; and there can…