Hursley v. Auditor General

Michigan Supreme Court
Hursley v. Auditor General, 1 McGrath 1038 (Mich. 1892)
90 McGrath 439

Hursley v. Auditor General

Opinion of the Court

To compel respondent to pay relator’s bill for conveying to the Detroit House of Correction, a prisoner convicted under 3 How. Stat., Sec. 9286, of keeping a house of ill-fame and sentenced under How. Stat., Sec. 9864.

Granted March 4, 1892, with costs.

Held, that the fees or compensation of the sheriff for such services are state charges regardless of whether or not the county in which the conviction is had, has a contract with the said House of Correction, for the reception and retention of such persons.

Reference

Full Case Name
HURSLEY (Sheriff) v. AUDITOR GENERAL
Status
Published