Howe v. Southrey

GRAY, C.

In a suit originally commenced in the justice’s court for $299, and afterwards appealed to the superior court, the appellant obtained judgment in the latter court against the Pair Oaks School District in San Joaquin County for fifty-five dollars and costs taxed 'at $134.50. The trustees of said school district offered to pay the fifty-five dollars, but refused to pay the costs. This action is brought to obtain a writ of mandate compelling the trustees of said district to issue to appellant the proper order or requisition upon the county superintendent of schools of said county for the…