State Ex Rel. Knott v. Lee

Alternative writ of Mandamus was directed to Respondent commanding him to draw his warrant for an amount stated therein to pay relator’s monthly salary on the basis of $6,000 per annum as provided by Chapter 19280, Acts of 1939. Respondent has moved to quash and has filed his return to the alternative writ, both alleging that relator’s salary is fixed by Chapter 15895, Acts of 1933, at $5,000 per annum and that compensation on that basis has been paid relator.

The question we have for determination is whether the State Treasurer’s salary should be paid on the basis of $5,000 per annum as…