Chenault v. Gray

BY THE COURT

The question presented is: Does the petition state a cause of action against defendants?

The office of Superintendent of Banks, the duties and obligations of the incumbent are creatures of statute. In conducting the office, the superintendent in many particulars acts as a quasi judicial officer, having wide powers of discretion in determining the course he shall pursue. As to any official act which comes within the classification of a quasi judicial function, his action can not be challenged, unless it be averred that he acted from wilful, corrupt or malicious motives. As to…