Attorney General ex rel. Lawrence v. Trombly

The relator files an information in the nature of a quo toarranto to compel David Trombly, the respondent, to show by what warrant he holds the office of county auditor of Wayne county.

The information sets forth that respondent has usurped, intruded into, and unlawfully held and exercised, and still does usurp, etc., the said office; that—

“1. On July 27, 1889, and for some time prior thereto, the board of auditors of Wayne county, Mich., consisted of Albert Stoll, Charles P. Collins, and William C. Mahoney.

“2. On July 28, 1889, the said William 0. Mahoney, while auditor as aforesaid, died,…