Goldsmith's Adm'r v. Pattison's Ex'r , 1 H. & J. 205 ( 1801 )

Chase, Ch. J.

A sheriff cannot maintain an action for officers fees placed in. his hands for collection^ unless he has paid to the officers the amount of the fees claimed of the person against whom the action is brought, ^(a).

(a) Vide Ott vs. Chatline, 3 Harr. M‘Hen. 323.