Taylor v. Auditor General

This is an original proceeding in this Court whereby plaintiff, who is the judge of the superior court of Grand Rapids, seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the auditor general to deliver to him payroll vouchers for the salary fixed for circuit judges by PA 1954, No 155.

Petitioner’s present term of office is for 6 years, and commenced May 1, 1953. PA 1954, No 155, * effective August 13, 1954, reads, in part, as follows:

“Each circuit judge and each of the judges of the recorder’s court shall receive an annual salary of $12,500.”

PA 1949, No 275, § 6, * provides for the salary of judges of the…