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Show JUDOE DECIDES CASE IN FAIR OF THE ASSESSOR Not passing particularly on the j merits of the case and not settling the question as to whether the count board orf commissioners shall pay J. A. Mathews $42 as per diem for services rendered in October, 1913, as deputy assessor, but holding that the commissioners cannot 'confirm a deputy in ofHee at pleasure," Judge Harris has rendered a decision in the case of T. A. Mathews against Weber We-ber county. The question passed upon by the court was a motion made by the plaintiff to strike out the words in the complaint which set forth that the confirmation of the appointment of Mathews as a deputy was made "during the pleasure of the board. " The court holds that the words are irrelevant and do not constitute a defense. The court gives a lengthy decision regarding different phases of the law' imohed and holds to the opinion that, if the county commissioners confirm con-firm an appointment at all, it must be for the regular term of the office of-fice sought to be filled He also holds that the assessor is responsi blc for the operation of his office and that it is not the business of the commissioners to interfere so long as it is being conducted according to law. rr |