¶1On an affidavit stating that Joseph Bowling, a constable, had dismissed a peace warrant, and had received for his services $1.62, THE COURT suspended him from office, and ordered a rule to be laid on him to show-cause why an attachment of contempt should not issue. CRANCH, Circuit Judge, contra, because the charge was uncertain and ex parte, — no notice having been given.
3 F. Cas. 1075
Ex parte Bowling
U.S. District Court
Decided October 15, 1801
U.S. District Court · decided 1801-10-15
<p>Case No. 1,737.</p> <p>Sheriffs and Constables — Summary Suspen-' sion of Constable.</p> <p>. A constable suspended from office before rule to show cause.</p>
Decided 1801-10-15