Cruse v. State ex rel. Harpham

This cause originated in the district court of Adams county. It was an application by the state on- the relation of F. E. Harpham for a peremptory mandamus to compel the respondent to turn over to him all the books, papers, and moneys in possession of respondent pertaining to the office of treasurer of school district No. 69 of Adams county. Upon the hearing, a peremptory writ was granted as prayed.

It appears'that the respondent, on and prior to November 7, 1893, was the acting treasurer of said school district, and on said date, at a meeting of the school board of said district, his official…