References: [1819] EngR 402, (1819) 2 B & A 562, (1819) 106 ER 471
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Where a sheriff claimed as of right, upon a warrant issued by him in the execution of his oflice, a larger fee than he was entitled to by law, and the attorney paid it in ignorance of the law : Held that the latter might maintain money had and received for the excess paid above the legal fee, or might set off the same in an action by the sheriff against him. Held, also, that the sheriff was not entitied to more than a fee of fourpence upon every warrant issued by him.
