United States v. Julian

This was a petition for fees as commissioner of the circuit court for the Middle district of Tennessee.

The claim included a large number of items, but the only point in controversy before this court is whether petitioner was entitled to 15 cents for each jurat or certificate appended to depositions taken by him as such commissioner. The total number of jurats so appended was 238, and the total charge therefor was $35.70.

The court of claims allowed this item, and the government appealed.

Asst. Atty. Gen. Doge, for the United States.

Geo. A. King, for appellee.

Mr. Justice BROWN delivered the opinion of the court.