Walker v. Dunham

In January, 1859, Walker was duly elected State printer, gave bond, and entered upon the duties pertaining to the office.

Afterward, in March, 1859, the Legislature passed an act entitled “An act fixing the time and mode of electing State printer, defining his duties, fixing compensation, and repealing all laws coming in conflict with this act.” Acts 1859, p. 143. By this act, the prices to be paid the public printer for printing are reduced below those established by the law in force at the time Walker was elected and gave bond.

The question presented by this record is, whether Walker is…