Kerby v. State Ex Rel. Frohmiller

This is an appeal by defendants from a judgment in favor of plaintiff, State of Arizona ex rel. Ana Frohmiller, State Auditor.

For a proper understanding of the issues it is essential to make some reference to the laws out of the administration of which the litigation arose. The legislature, through chapter 78, Session Laws 1925, placed in the secretary of state the administration of, among other things, the issuance of certificates of title and drivers’ permits for motor vehicles. All fees received were to go directly to the secretary of state. All expenses incurred were to be paid by him and…