McFarland v. McCowen

Searls, C.

— This was an application in the court below by William McFarland, the respondent here, for a writ of mandate to compel appellant, auditor of the county of Mendocino, to issue two warrants to respondent upon the county treasurer for *330$149.25 and $244.85, respectively. The respondent was a constable of Mendocino County, and as such presented two claims for fees against the county to the board of supervisors for the above several amounts. The bills or claims presented were itemized accounts for constable fees for arresting criminals under warrants and for serving subpoenas iu criminal…