Britton v. Bowden

Atkinson, Presiding Justice.

Judge G. Y. Tigner, judge of the city court of Columbus, whose term would extend to and include December 31, 1940, died on May 1, 1938, thus creating a vacancy iñ that office. On May 6, 1938, the' Governor appointed E. C. Britton to fill the vacancy, and administered to. him the oath of *809office. Britton immediately assumed the duties of the office. On May 17 the Governor issued and forwarded to him his commission effective May 6, 1938/ to fill the unexpired term, and until his successor should be elected and qualified. At the next general election which was held on…