Ward v. Forkner

Citations

• 5 Cal. Unrep. 806
• 50 P. 713

Syllabus

<p>Mandamus Against County Treasurer. — A Petition to the Supreme court for a writ of mandate showed that, after the death of plaintiff’s intestate, she, as administratrix, applied for and received from the county auditor warrants for salary due deceased as sheriff; that, upon presentation to the county treasurer, he refused to pay said warrants; that the judge of the superior court of the county was disqualified to act; and that no other judge in said county was qualified. Held, to he sufficient grounds for issuance of the writ to compel the treasurer to pay the warrants.</p>