Uhler v. Boyd.

Citations

• 41 Cal. 60

Syllabus

<p>Stipulation by Officer without Legal Advice. — An officer, either of the State or of a county or city, having public funds under his control, ought not to enter into a stipulation in respect to the facts in a suit affecting such funds, without acting under the advice of counsel.</p> <p>Mandamus on County Treasurer.—If, in an application for a writ of mandate, to compel a County Treasurer to pay money, such Treasurer stipulates as,to the facts, without the advice of counsel, and no attorney appears for him, the Court will order the proceedings to be stayed until a copy of the record is served on the District Attorney and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.</p>