Barfield v. State Ex Rel. Dillon

The relator, a constable of Dade County, went to Volusia County with a warrant for the arrest of Bennie Paul, charged with grand larceny. The warrant was endorsed for service by a Justice of the Peace of the latter county, the relator arrested Paul and returned him to Dade County, where he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to three years in the State Penitentiary. Relator presented his cost bill to the County Commissioners, who on due consideration declined to audit and pay it. The amount and bona fides of the cost bill are not challenged and it is not claimed or shown that the accused was…