New York Court of Appeals
The Board of Supervisors of Richmond County v. . George W. Ellis
February 2, 187559 N.Y. 620
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, holding that the county of Richmond is not liable for the supervisor's per diem and mileage claims, the litigation costs incurred by the defendant to secure a police commissioner office, or any other charges audited and allowed by the board of supervisors, because such charges exceed the statutory authority of supervisors and the board acts only as a subordinate public agent.