149 Ind. 310 | Ind. | 1898
This action was instituted by the State, on the relation of Philip Stoltz, trustee of Bear-creek township, Jay county, Indiana, to obtain a writ
The relator, as the trustee of the township, was authorized to receive all moneys belonging to his township. Clause two of section 8068, Burns’ R. S. 1894 (5993, R. g. 1881). By section 8075, Burns’ R. g. 1894 (6000, R. g. 1881), the county treasurer, immediately after his annual settlement with the county auditor, upon the warrant of the latter officer, is required to pay over to the proper township trustee all moneys in his hands belonging to the township. It is disclosed that the funds for which the relator sought to obtain the warrant had been apportioned to Bearereek township, and were due and belonging to said township at
Judgment affirmed.