Iler & Co. v. Cronin

This action was brought by plaintiffs in error to recover the penalty imposed for taking of illegal fees by section 34, chapter 28, Compiled Statutes, entitled “ Fees.” From a judgment dismissing the action plaintiffs prosecute error.

There is no dispute as to the facts. The defendant is a constable of Clay county, and on the 1st day of March, 1888, there came into his hands ten executions for collection against one Anna La Fiels, among which was one in favor of plaintiffs in error for $42.30. These executions were levied upon a stock of merchandise owned by said La Fiels, and the goods were…